The Catholic bishops of northeastern India on March 25 responded to the appeal of Pope Francis and spiritually joined him in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
In the wake of the ongoing war between Russia and Uk-raine, the Pope had requested Christians and bishops across the world to join him spiritually in the penitential celebration ’24 Hours for the Lord’ where he consecrated the warring neighboring countries to Mother Mary.
Inviting the people in his archdiocese to pray along with the rest of the world, Arch-bishop John Moolachira of Guwahati said, “We need peace. We are pained by the suffering of people in both these countries. The leaders of these two countries need our prayers that they may have the gift of wisdom and courage to take steps towards peace.”
The archbishop also noted that the prayer of consecration prepared by the Pope has been translated into many tribal languages and made available to the public.