The Vatican explained the position of Pope Francis on Ukraine.
The Holy See Press Service stated that the pontiff’s statements about Ukraine should be taken not as a political position, but as a voice in defense of human life and the values associated with it.
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What the Pope said
The Pontiff has spoken out on the situation in Ukraine more than once. He recently expressed sympathy for all the innocent victims of the conflict in Ukraine, mentioning the Russian journalist and political scientist Daria Dugina who died in the explosion.
This statement caused protests in Kyiv. The Vatican Ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and expressed disappointment with the statement of the Pope.
Vatican Explanation
The Vatican explained that the pontiff’s statements are mainly aimed at inviting pastors and the faithful to prayer, and all people of good will to efforts to restore peace.
The Holy See statement noted that the Pope’s statements are not a political position, but a voice in defense of human life and the values associated with it.
The Vatican also emphasized that the pontiff’s statements unequivocally condemn the Russian special operation in Ukraine.
