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Pope Francis, concerned about the growing tensions around Ukraine, called on Christians to pray for peace in this country. He announced this at the end of Sunday’s Angelus greeting in the Vatican.
The pontiff admitted that he is following the “increasing tension that threatens to deliver a new blow to the world in Ukraine,” which also threatens security in Europe, Interfax reports.
In this regard, the head of the Roman Catholic Church called for “prayers to the Almighty” so that “all actions and political initiatives serve the human brotherhood, and not the private interests of the parties.”
As TASS recalls, Pope Francis has repeatedly spoken out in favor of international dialogue for a Ukrainian settlement, and in the spring of 2016 he even announced a fundraiser in all European Catholic parishes to provide humanitarian assistance to the population of Ukraine affected by the conflict in the east of the country.
Recall that back in November-December last year, the world media was filled with the topic of the alleged Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions that should follow. According to the authors and experts of these publications, a sign of “invasion” is the concentration of Russian military equipment in the regions bordering Ukraine. Among the likely sanctions are both the shutdown of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, as well as restrictions against Russian energy companies, and the shutdown of the SWIFT system of “fast” financial settlements.
Source: Rosbalt
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