Pope Francis Highlights ‘Sad Anniversary’ of Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

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Pope Francis has repeatedly called for peace since Russia sent its troops into Ukraine on February 24 last year. The day before the invasion, he urged all parties to avoid any actions that would cause people more suffering. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of "mercilessly killing" civilians in Kherson.

Published 3 months ago · Ukraine

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Times of India

Ukraine: Pope urges ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of invasion anniversary

Pope Francis, who has appealed for an end to violence in Ukraine at nearly every public appearance since Russia's invasion of the country on February 24, 2022, spoke at his weekly general audience at the Vatican. "It has been a year since the start of this absurd and cruel war, a sad anniversary," he said.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Deadline

Ukraine War: News Networks Plan Special Coverage On Anniversary Of Start Of Russia’s Invasion

Broadcast and cable networks are planning specials, a town hall and other coverage Thursday tied to the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Correspondents also will report from sites around the country, with Vladimir Putin’s regime mounting a winter offensive. Here’s a rundown: ABC News: Ian Pannell, who was in Kyiv as the war […]

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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VOA News

Pope Francis Highlights ‘Sad Anniversary’ of Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

Pontiff calls for ‘concrete efforts to end the conflict’

3 months ago·United States

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Infobae

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the start of peace negotiations

The Supreme Pontiff launched his appeal in the Paul VI classroom of the Vatican before several hundred people, including a group of Ukrainian deputies

3 months ago·C A B A, Argentina

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Ukrinform (UA)

Anniversary of Russian invasion: Pope Francis called for peace talks and ceasefire

Pope Francis, two days before the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and peace talks, arguing that no victory can be “built on ruins.” — Ukrinform.

3 months ago·Ukraine

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