Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday renewed calls for “real talks” to end what he called an “increasingly alarming escalation” of the conflict. Ukraine,
“In the rage of destruction and death and the escalation of conflicts, fueling an escalation that is increasingly dangerous for all, I repeat my appeal to the leaders of nations: please do not lead humanity to destruction,” the pontiff said. Said from the window. The Apostolic Palace in St. Peter’s Square.
More than a hundred days after the start of the war, the Pope called for “an armistice and genuine negotiations for a solution” to end it.
On Saturday, the 85-year-old pope confirmed his desire to move to Ukraine, but said he wanted to wait for the “right time”.
Since then tens of thousands of people have been killed, millions have been forced to flee and cities have been reduced to rubble. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an all-out attack on his pro-Western neighbour.
“In the rage of destruction and death and the escalation of conflicts, fueling an escalation that is increasingly dangerous for all, I repeat my appeal to the leaders of nations: please do not lead humanity to destruction,” the pontiff said. Said from the window. The Apostolic Palace in St. Peter’s Square.
More than a hundred days after the start of the war, the Pope called for “an armistice and genuine negotiations for a solution” to end it.
On Saturday, the 85-year-old pope confirmed his desire to move to Ukraine, but said he wanted to wait for the “right time”.
Since then tens of thousands of people have been killed, millions have been forced to flee and cities have been reduced to rubble. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an all-out attack on his pro-Western neighbour.