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Pope criticised for saying Ukraine should ‘raise white flag’ and end war with Russia

Francis’s failure to condemn Moscow as aggressor decried as ‘shameful’ and ‘incomprehensible’

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Pope Francis has been criticised after saying Ukraine should have the courage of the “white flag” and negotiate an end to the war with Russia.

Some politicians and commentators in Europe reacted with anger after the pontiff appeared to stay silent on Russia’s crimes as aggressor in the invasion, which has killed tens of thousands, and placed the onus on Ukraine to make peace.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Francis’s failure to condemn Moscow as aggressor decried as ‘shameful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ Ukraine war – live updatesPope Francis has been criticised after saying Ukraine should have the courage of the “white flag” and negotiate an end to the war with Russia.Some politicians and commentators in Europe reacted with anger after the pontiff appeared to stay silent on Russia’s crimes as aggressor in the invasion, which has killed tens of thousands, and placed the onus on Ukraine to make peace. Continue reading…