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On 'Easter of war,' pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine

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Pope Francis makes anguished plea for peace in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts. He also voiced worry about the risk of nuclear warfare. Applause erupted from many of the crowd, estimated by the Vatican to number 100,000. Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, with Easter coming on April 24.

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Times of India

On 'Easter of war,' Pope Francis implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine

Europe News: VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, marking an "Easter of war" on Sunday urged leaders to hear the people's plea for peace in Ukraine and implicitly criticise.

2 years ago·India

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The Hindu

Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

In a clear reference to the threat of nuclear warfare, Pope Francis quoted from a declaration by scientists in 1955: “'Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war?'"

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the 'senseless' war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts raging in the world, and cited the 'troubling' risk of nuclear warfare.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

On 'Easter of war,' pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, marking an "Easter of war," on Sunday urged leaders to hear the people's plea for peace in Ukraine and implicitly criticised Russia for dragging the country into a "cruel and senseless" conflict. Speaking to some 50,000 people in St. Peter's Square for his twice yearly "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and world) address, Francis said Ukraine was "sorely tried by

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Pope's hat blown off as he calls for peace in Ukraine during Easter Sunday mass

The pontiff led the service at St Peter's Square, speaking to a crowd of almost 50,000. He said 'we have all seen too much blood' as he addressed the horrific scenes coming from Ukraine

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

VATICAN CITY — On what is normally Christianity’s most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the “senseless” war in Ukraine and in other

2 years ago·United States

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