Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences for the people killed in Ukraine as a result of the recent Russian attacks, Ukrinform reported, referring to a publication by the pope in “Ex“, BTA reported.
“I am following with sadness the news of the attacks that continue to strike a number of Ukrainian cities, including Kiev. These attacks are causing deaths and injuries, including children, and are causing serious damage to civilian infrastructure, leaving families homeless as the cold sets in,” the Holy Father wrote.
He expressed solidarity with the victims and urged people not to become accustomed to war and destruction.
“Let us pray together for a just and lasting peace in war-torn Ukraine,“ Pope Leo XIII urged.
The number of people affected by the large-scale Russian attack on Kiev on Friday has reached 36, with six confirmed dead, Ukrinform reports.