Pope calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine during Christmas message
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During Christmas remarks at the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke out against the war between Russia and Ukraine, calling for an end to the conflict and the suffering it has caused.
"May the Lord inspire us to offer concrete gestures of solidarity to assist all those who are suffering, and may he enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons and put an immediate end to this senseless war!" the pope said, according to Agence France-Presse. Ronn Blitzer is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics and breaking news.
The pope's Twitter account posted a similar message on Christmas Day.
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