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(Istanbul = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Seung-wook = Pope Francis has once once more called for a ceasefire in Ukraine in celebration of Easter in the Orthodox Church, the religion of which most Russians and Ukrainians believe.
Pope Francis, referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the 24th (local time), said “instead of stopping the war, it has only gotten worse,” AFP news agency reported.
Pope Francis said: “On this most holy and solemn day, it is so sad to hear more gunshots than bells announcing the Resurrection of Christ.”
“I once once more appeal for an Easter truce,” he added.
Russia invaded Ukraine exactly two months earlier, on February 24, and did not stop attacking on Easter Day.
“In Luhansk Province alone, seven churches were bombarded by Russian forces,” said Serhi Haidai, governor of Luhansk Province, where a fierce battle is taking place on both sides.
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