Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and 'martyrdom' of Ukrainian people

Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and ‘martyrdom’ of Ukrainian people

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Saturday labeled the weapons industry as being a key driver of the “martyrdom” of Ukraine’s people in Russia’s war, saying even the withholding of weapons now is going to continue their misery.

Pope Says Countries Shouldn't "Play Games" With Ukraine On Arms Aid

Pope Francis suggested on Saturday that some countries were "playing games" with Ukraine by first providing weapons and then considering backing out of their commitments.

Pope says countries should not 'play games' with Ukraine on arms aid

A number of countries, including the United States, face internal political pressure to stop or curtail spending on weapons sent to Ukraine.

Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and 'martyrdom' of Ukrainian people

Pope Francis is labeling the weapons industry as being a key driver of the "martyrdom" of Ukraine's people in Russia's war.

Pope blames weapons industry for Russia-Ukraine war and 'martyrdom' of Ukrainian people

Pope Francis is labeling the weapons industry as being a key driver of the "martyrdom" of Ukraine's people in Russia's war.