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Sami Quadri

Pope Francis condemns 'barbarianism' of killing of children and civilians in Ukraine

Pope Francis has condemned the invasion of Ukraine as he pleaded for the "unacceptable armed aggression" to stop.

Speaking to thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday blessing, Francis also said the killing of children and unarmed civilians was "barbaric" and with "no valid strategic reason".

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