Pope 'understands' govts that buy arms in war-wracked world

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 17, 2022 12:07 am

POPE Francis said Friday he understood why governments buy weapons to defend themselves in a world wracked by war, as he prepared to preside over a traditional Easter procession.

Francis has previously said spending money on weapons 'stains' humanity.

Pope Francis prepares to leave after presiding over the Way of The Cross on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Colosseum monument in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

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