This story is from March 06, 2022
Pope Francis says Ukraine conflict is 'not a military operation but a war'
VATICAN CITY:
"In Ukraine rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not only a military operation but a war which is leading to death, destruction and misery," the pope said in his weekly address to crowds gathered in St Peter's Square.
Pope
Francis on Sunday rejectedRussia
's assertion that it is carrying out a "a special military operation" inUkraine
, saying the country was being battered by a war."In Ukraine rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not only a military operation but a war which is leading to death, destruction and misery," the pope said in his weekly address to crowds gathered in St Peter's Square.
Top Comment
Ash Man
1017 days ago
Kept silent during iraq , libya, afghanistan and syria. Now after having successfully divided the ukraine orthodox church from russia he decides to give speeches against violence. Sees a business opportunity in ukraine.Read allPost comment
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