VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis renewed calls for a ceasefire in the "absurd and cruel" war in Ukraine on Wednesday, two days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.
Pope Francis blesses the faithful during his weekly general audience at Paul 6th Audience Hall in the Vatican on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. AFP PHOTO
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis renewed calls for a ceasefire in the "absurd and cruel" war in Ukraine on Wednesday, two days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.