Latin-rite bishop accused Russian forces of “cruel and bestial behavior” in the recaptured port and warned his country would not negotiate with Moscow until all occupied territory is regained.
‘Situation is tragic,’ says bishop whose diocese includes Kherson, Ukraine
European church leaders ask Russian patriarch to support Easter truce
Cardinal Hollerich, president of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, and other European religious leaders have echoed Pope Francis’ appeal for an Easter cease-fire in Ukraine.
War cries: For pope, choosing sides means choosing ‘blueprint’ of peace
Instead of issuing a personal rebuke on the plane, the pope told the reporter, “I think that behind your question there is also doubt about just and unjust wars.”
Pope speaks with Russian Orthodox patriarch
The Vatican spokesman said Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill agreed that the Catholic and Orthodox Churches are called “to contribute to strengthening peace and justice.”