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The pontiff condemned the attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine's energy infrastr...

"The Reality of the Third World": Pope Francis urged immediately to end the war in Ukraine

The pontiff condemned the attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to him, the strikes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation lead to the death of people not only from shelling, but also from hunger and cold. Pope Francis stated that the reality of the Third World War has now emerged in the world. According to him, it is truly global in nature, "when conflicts directly affect some of the planet areas, but in fact they are affected by all.

" He said this during the annual speech before the accredited in the Vatican diplomats, reports Vatican News. The pontiff condemned the attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to him, the strikes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation lead to the death of people not only from shelling, but also from hunger and cold.

"Today I feel obliged to call again to the immediate termination of this meaningless conflict, the consequences of which are felt in whole regions, including outside Europe, because of its consequences in the field of energy and food production, especially in Africa and in the Middle East" , - he said. Pope Francis also called for a complete ban on nuclear weapons and stated that even his possession for restraining was "immoral.

" We will remind, on December 8, the Pope wept, remembering the suffering of Ukrainians. When Francis restored the prayer, his voice was uneven. The gathering crowd realized that the Pope had filled the emotions and supported him with applause. Earlier, on November 6, Francis said that both Ukrainians and Russians love. However, he noted that he was striking the cruelty of the Russian military in the war of Ukraine.