At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire—Pope Francis praised the United Nations

Adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.

Therequest for a global and immediate cease-fire, which would allow that peace and security necessary to provide the needed humanitarian assistance, is commendable,

The pope said July 5, after praying the Angelus with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square.