Pope Calls for Peace in Ukraine in Easter Address
Lesson Brief
BBC Russian
Speaking from the Vatican, Pope Francis I offered his traditional Easter sermon on Sunday. Turning his address into a call for peace, the Pope specifically singled out Ukraine, along with Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Nigeria, and others. The mass took place in front of St. Peter's Cathedral and attracted a large crowd of thousands despite rainy weather.
Today's set focuses on religious vocabulary in Russian helpful for any discussion on Christianity or religious holidays.