Pope Calls on Russia and Ukraine to Stop Fighting
The Pope called on Russia and Ukraine to move towards peace talks. After Sunday prayers, Pope Francis XIV called on those who sow violence in Ukraine and Russia to turn to the true path and end the constantly growing number of casualties among the civilian population.
Consensus
- Pope Francis addressed Russia and Ukraine during a Sunday prayer.
- He called for an end to hostilities and the cessation of attacks on civilian objects.
- He emphasized the importance of international humanitarian law.
- He expressed condolences to families of the deceased and those affected.
- He urged for diplomacy and dialogue to achieve peace.
- He also raised concerns about the situation in Sudan, specifically in El-Obeid.
- He called for humanitarian corridors to be established in Sudan.
Points of divergence
- Pope Francis mentioned victims in Russia for the first time. — tg_astrapress
- Pope Francis criticized the logic of military confrontation and called for diplomacy. — fontanka
- Pope Francis referred to the conflict as a spiral of violence that must be stopped. — vedomosti
- Russia claims openness to diplomatic resolution but demands a constructive approach from Western countries. — m24
- Pope Francis described the war as 'senseless' and said that wherever rockets and drones fall, hopes are destroyed. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Coverage (8 sources)
- The Pope first mentioned victims in Russia, calling on both sides of the conflict to stop attacks on civilian objects The... — ASTRA
- The Pope addressed Russia and Ukraine — Фонтанка
- The Pope called on Russia and Ukraine to peace talks — Ведомости
- The Pope called on Russia and Ukraine to start a dialogue — Коммерсантъ
- The Pope Called Russia and Ukraine to Dialogue on Peace — Москва 24
- Pope first mentions victims in Russia, calls on both sides of the conflict to stop attacks on civilian objects — ASTRA
- «War produces only new wars». Pope calls on Russia and Ukraine to move to peaceful negotiations — SOTAvision
- The Pope Called on Russia and Ukraine to Return to Dialogue — Вести