The multicultural composition of the Salesian order is a gift that the priests and brothers should use in their service to the church and the world, and particularly to young people in need, Pope Francis said.

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.

“Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1.

With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.

The Vatican and Russian foreign ministers discussed “initiatives aimed at stopping the military actions” in Ukraine during a phone call April 4.

Saying “yes” to God’s plan for one’s life does not mean everything will be easy, but it does mean knowing that God is there and will help, Pope Francis said.

During his second week back at the Vatican after a long hospitalization, Pope Francis continued to follow his doctors’ orders to stay home, avoid visitors and keep up with respiratory and physical therapy, the Vatican press office said.

Jesus’ resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said.

The Catholic Church is a new and reconciled humanity thanks to the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is the source of communion, harmony and fraternity, Pope Francis wrote.

During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.