Pope Francis calls Ukrainians and Russians “brothers” and urges them to find common ground
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During his visit to Corsica, Pope Francis prayed for peace, calling Ukrainians and Russians brothers. The pontiff called for mutual understanding between the nations, emphasizing that war is always a defeat.
Pope Francis, visiting the French island of Corsica, prayed for peace. During the prayer, he mentioned not only Ukrainians but also Russians. This was reported by Vatican News, according to UNN.
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During a prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for “long-awaited peace for the Ukrainian people and the Russian people,” the Pope said:
“They are brothers, cousins. Let them come to an understanding! War is always a defeat. Peace to the whole world!
Recall
The Pope urged the international community to achieve a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
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