Pope Francis raises concerns over rising tensions in Ukraine and calls for a day of prayer for peace
Pope Francis has expressed concern over"rising tensions" in Ukraine that threaten peace, and called for political talks that emphasise"human brotherhood instead of partisan interests."
Pope Francis has said that he was following "with concern" rising tensions in Ukraine, and called for a day of prayer for peace next week. Following his Angelus prayer on St Peter's Square, he called for prayers "that every political action and initiative serve human brotherhood, rather than partisan interests".
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