Ukraine, Christmas and Pope Francis

Pope calls for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies.
Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech
The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."
Pope Francis wishes Ukraine "just and lasting peace" in his Christmas greeting
In his traditional Christmas message on 25 December, Pope Francis mentioned the war in Ukraine, calling for an end to it and for negotiations for a just peace. Source: European Pravda Details: Pope Francis devoted two sentences of his Christmas message to the mention of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis calls for talks to end Ukraine war
Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Wednesday called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and has killed tens of thousands.
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
On Christmas, Pope Francis calls for Gaza hostage-truce deal, Ukraine peace talks
As Hannukah and Christmas coincide, pontiff uses his annual 'Urbi et Orbi' address to urge 'all peoples and nations... to silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions'
Pope Francis’ Christmas Message Calls for Peace Amid War
Pope Francis called for cease-fires for the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East during his Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as Zelensky calls strikes 'inhumane'
Ukraine's air force says it detected 184 missiles and drones, causing damage to energy infrastructure across the country.
UK PM Condemns Russian Christmas Day Attack On Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday condemned a Russian attack which saw more than 170 drones and missiles launched on Ukraine's energy grid, killing one person.
In Christmas address, Pope urges silencing of weapons from the Holy Land to Ukraine
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find the courage “to silence the sounds of arms" and overcome ...
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...
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Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations in Ukraine during Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as for the release of hostages, adding aid ...
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...
Pope presented with dove of peace made of glass shards from church damaged by Russia in Kyiv – photo
Ukrainian artist Yama Tarhonia has presented Pope Francis with a blue and yellow dove of peace made from a piece of stained ...