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Pope compares Russia's war in Ukraine to 1930s famine inflicted by Stalin

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Pope Francis said on Wednesday that Ukrainians were suffering today from the “martyrdom of aggression” and compared Russia’s war in Ukraine to the “terrible genocide” of the 1930s, when Soviet leader Josef Stalin inflicted famine on the country.

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The Hindu

Pope links plight of Ukrainians to Joseph Stalin's 'genocide'

In comments at the end of his weekly Wednesday general audience, Pope renewed calls for prayers for the “terrible suffering for the dear and martyred Ukrainian people.”

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

Pope compares Russia's war in Ukraine to 1930s famine inflicted by Stalin

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that Ukrainians were suffering today from the "martyrdom of aggression" and compared Russia's war in Ukraine to the "terrible genocide" of the 1930s, when Soviet leader Josef Stalin inflicted famine on the country.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin's 'genocide'

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday linked the suffering of Ukrainians now to the 1930s “genocide artificially caused by Stalin," when the Soviet leader was blamed for creating a man-made famine in Ukraine believed to have killed more than 3 million people.

1 year ago·United States

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Global News

Holodomor Day: Regina commemorates past and present Ukrainian genocide victims

A special service was held on Tuesday at the Saskatchewan legislative building to commemorate lives lost during the 1932-1933 famine in Ukraine, as well as those affected by war.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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