Church bells ring across Europe for peace in Ukraine

The bells of major churches across Europe, including in Paris, Rome and Cologne, have chimed in unison to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine, mourn those killed since Russia invaded a week ago and pray for peace.

The European Association of Cathedral Master Builders said churches "from Norway to Malta and from Spain to Ukraine" did not want to remain silent about the war.

"Europe is burning — we want to let the bells of our churches ring for seven minutes on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 12 noon, one minute for each day of this senseless war," the association said in a statement.

"With the ringing, we pray for all who are affected by this war. With the ringing, we pray for peace."

Reuters