Pope Francis Consecrates Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary | EWTN News Nightly

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Inside a packed St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis issued a call for peace today by consecrating both Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In his prayer, the Holy Father asked the Virgin Mary for peace, saying that through her heart, she can ensure a future that cares for the needs of the whole human family and calm the anxieties of the world. Thousands of people took part inside and outside the basilica. The Blessed Virgin is beloved in both Russia and Ukraine. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the consecration. Thonhauser shares why Pope Francis is taking such a step and why he chose Our Lady of Fatima. The EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief discusses where this idea cam from. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf