Pope Francis has for the first time indirectly criticized Putin

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Pope Francis has come closer today than ever to indirectly criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying a “ruler” is inciting war of nationalist interests.

For its part, Moscow claims that the action of February 24 is a “special military operation” aimed not at occupying territories, but at the demilitarization and “de-Nazification” of neighboring Ukraine.

Pope Francis has already rejected this terminology, calling Russia’s action in Ukraine a war.

Pope Francis said today that he was considering traveling to Kyiv. The statement was made by his personal aircraft.

Asked by a reporter from the same plane and on a flight from Rome to Malta if he was considering an invitation from the Ukrainian political and religious authorities, Pope Francis replied: “Yes, it is on the table.” He did not disclose further details.

Source: Capital

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