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Philip Pullella

On Palm Sunday, pope calls for Easter truce in Ukraine, condemns 'folly of war'

Pope Francis greets people after leading the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 10, 2022. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine and condemned the "folly of war" as he led Palm Sunday services in St. Peter's Square before an audience of tens of thousands of people.

He also urged negotiations to find a solution to the conflict. In an apparent reference to Russia, he said: "What kind of victory would be one that plants a flag on a heap of rubble?"

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