Pope Francis met with European refugees, including those from Ukraine, on March 18. This was reported by the Vatican Press Service. Vatican News.
The bishop told Ukrainians and representatives of other countries who came to the Vatican that he did not give up seeking peace, hoping for peace and praying for it.
The Roman pope repeatedly appealed to prayers for peace and tranquility in Ukraine.
10 March Pope Francis gave an ideaThat the conflict in Ukraine is involved not only Russia, but also the “imperial interests” of various states. The Pope said he was ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and described the Russian leader as “a man of culture”.
On the Sunday of Forgiveness (according to the Catholic calendar – ed.), bishop of Rome He insisted In addition to the Russians and Ukrainians to forgive each other, the officials of their countries were also asked to sit at the negotiating table.