Catholic parishes and schools across the region rang their bells 29 times to mark the 29 days since Russia invaded Ukraine.
"We're asking in a very special way, for the end of the war in Ukraine, and we're going to try to do it the same time, that Pope Francis will be doing in the Vatican," Father Juan Ochoa with Christ the King Church in Hollywood.
They also livestreamed a consecration from Pope Francis beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific time termed"the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, when the Holy Father will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting their peoples to Our Lady's maternal care and protection, and for the end of the war and violence," according to a news release from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which includes all Catholic parishes in L.A.
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