杏MAP导航

By Linda Bordoni

杏MAP导航 Francis prayed for our Ecuadorian brothers and sisters on Monday morning, entrusting the souls of those who have been killed in recent unrest to Our Lady.

During the moment of prayer that opens the morning session at the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon, the 杏MAP导航 said he entrusts the suffering people of Ecuador to 鈥淥ur Mother鈥�.

He prayed for those 鈥渨ho have been killed in these days, those who have been wounded, persecuted and arrested.鈥�

鈥淢ay she bring peace and accompany us in this moment of suffering, especially for the indigenous people of Ecuador,鈥� he said.

杏MAP导航 Francis鈥� prayer for Ecuador comes on the heels of his appeal on Sunday, in which he said he is 鈥渇ollowing with concern鈥� the socio-political unrest in the country and encouraged those involved to 鈥渟eek social peace, with particular attention towards the most vulnerable and respect for human rights.鈥�   

Ecuador's President said he struck a deal late on Sunday with indigenous leaders who have mobilized thousands of protesters against a decree that slashed fuel subsidies, agreeing to replace it with one that does more to help the most needy.

At least 5 people have died in Ecuador since protests began 12 days ago and dozens have been wounded and arrested.