Pope Francis has declared mankind is experiencing the outbreak of World War Three.
In his address to Polish-speaking pilgrims at the end of his weekly audience in the Vatican yesterday, the pontiff encouraged prayers 'in a special way' for the people of Ukraine.
He said: 'Tomorrow you will remember the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, which so painfully marked the Polish nation.
'Today we are experiencing the third.
'May the memory of past experiences spur you to cultivate peace in yourselves, in families, and in social and international life.'
