The pontiff mentioned the “dark shadow of war” spreading from Eastern Europe.
Pope Francis, without directly mentioning the name, harshly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine. The pontiff said that the “lord” incites conflict in the interests of nationalists. This was reported by Reuters.
Addressing Maltese officials, the pontiff mentioned the “dark shadow of war” spreading from Eastern Europe.
“We thought that invading other countries, savage street fighting and nuclear threats were grim memories of the distant past,” the Pope added.
He recalled the “icy winds of war”, which brought only death, destruction and hatred, as well as many lives and affected all of humanity.
“Again, some ruler, unfortunately, is fascinated by anachronistic statements about nationalist interests, provokes and incites conflicts,” Francis said, without mentioning Putin by name.
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