The Vatican, in its first comment since Russia invaded Ukraine, said on Thursday it hoped that those who hold the destiny of the world in their hands will have a "glimmer of conscience".
World leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin, of a flagrant violation of international law by launching the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two. A statement by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin did not specifically name the Russian leader.
(Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Alison Williams)
