Russia

Pope Francis: Russia’s War Against Ukraine Was ‘Perhaps Somehow Provoked’

HOLY HOT TAKE

Francis appears to be digging himself in deeper after his previous comments drew outrage.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

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