Ukraine, Christmas and Pope Francis

Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies.
Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'
Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing conflicts.The leader of the Roman Catholic Church mentioned the war between Russia and Ukraine directly and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation" during the address that serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year.
Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and has killed tens of thousands.
Pope Francis wishes Ukraine "just and lasting peace" in his Christmas greeting
In his traditional Christmas message on 25 December, Pope Francis mentioned the war in Ukraine, calling for an end to it and for negotiations for a just peace. Source: European Pravda Details: Pope Francis devoted two sentences of his Christmas message to the mention of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
Pope Francis in Christmas message: ‘May the sound of arms be silenced in war-torn Ukraine’
Pope Francis’ message came after Russia struck Ukraine on Christmas day, targeting the country’s energy grid and injuring several people across Kyiv and Kharkiv
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message Calls for Peace Amid War
Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as Zelensky calls strikes 'inhumane'
Ukraine's air force says it detected 184 missiles and drones, causing damage to energy infrastructure across the country.
UK PM Condemns Russian Christmas Day Attack On Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday condemned a Russian attack which saw more than 170 drones and missiles launched on Ukraine's energy grid, killing one person.
In Christmas address, Pope urges silencing of weapons from the Holy Land to Ukraine
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find the courage “to silence the sounds of arms" and overcome ...
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations
He made the remarks a day after the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place ...
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...
Pope Francis calls on world to silence weapons, overcome divisions
Pope Francis has delivered a Christmas message calling for an immediate halt to fighting around the world. He encouraged all people and nations to "silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions." .
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Pope presented with dove of peace made of glass shards from church damaged by Russia in Kyiv – photo
Ukrainian artist Yama Tarhonia has presented Pope Francis with a blue and yellow dove of peace made from a piece of stained ...