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Pope Francis Calls for Easter Truce in Ukraine

HeadlineApr 11, 2022

As the U.S., U.K. and allies continue to pour arms into Ukraine, Pope Francis has called for an Easter truce.

Pope Francis: “Put the weapon down. Let an Easter truce start, but not to rearm and resume combat, but a truce to reach peace through real negotiations, willing even to make some sacrifices for the good of the people. Which victory will be the one that plants a flag on a pile of rubble?”

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