Pope Francis prays that this Christmas might bring peace to Ukraine, and calls on the international community to resolve tensions through dialogue.
Pope Francis prayed for “beloved Ukraine,” for its churches, religious communities, and people, in remarks at the conclusion of the Angelus.
The Holy Father urged the international community to resolve tensions in Ukraine through “serious” dialogue “and not with arms,” saying he was saddened to hear that in the past year, more weapons had been produced by arms dealers than the year before. “Arms are not the way,” he said, before adding his hope that this Christmas “might bring Ukraine peace.”