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Pope Francis, aboard the papal plane returning from Marseille, expressed concern
on September 23, 2023, regarding some nations seemingly
vacillating in their support for Ukraine. He
indicated that certain countries might be "playing games" with Ukraine by
initially providing arms but then reconsidering their commitments.
The Pope conveyed his frustration, highlighting that the interests
intertwined with the conflict extend beyond the Ukrainian-Russian issue to the
arms industry and its commerce.
While not taking a stance on whether countries should continue supplying
weapons to Ukraine or cease doing so, the Pope's comments underscored the
profound consequences of the arms industry's choices on people, particularly the
Ukrainian population enduring the ordeal of conflict.
His reflections on this matter serve as a plea not to trivialize the
suffering of the Ukrainian people in the face of geopolitical complexities. |
