Pope: Russia's refusal to observe Christmas ceasefire causes me "much sadness"
Pope Leo has told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo that he was saddened by Russia's refusal to agree to a Christmas ceasefire in the war against Ukraine which has been going on for almost four years.
Source: Reuters, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope said that "among the things that cause me much sadness is that apparently Russia has refused a ceasefire request."
"I will make an appeal one more time to people of good will to respect at least Christmas Day as a day of peace," Leo said.
"Maybe they will listen to us and there will be at least 24 hours, a day of peace, across the world," he added.
Background:
- Last week, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov effectively rejected a call by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a possible ceasefire in the war over Christmas.
- The Kremlin responded that they didn't want "a ceasefire that would give Kyiv a respite and an opportunity to prepare for continuing the war, but a full-fledged peace".
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