Pope Francis calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'cruel and senseless war of aggression'
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Pope Francis called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "cruel and senseless war of aggression" that is pitting Christians against each other on Thursday.
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Earlier in the week, the Pope decried a "barbarous" missile strike on a Ukrainian mall that left 18 dead, saying that he carries "dear and martyred Ukraine" in his heart every day.
The Pope's comments this week mark a more forceful condemnation of Russia's actions since Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
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