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'Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine'

The Free Press Journal | 06/03/2022 08:18 PM | Click to read full article

Amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, Pope Francis on Sunday joined the chorus of voices condemning the Russian invasion.

In his weekly address to crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City, the head of the Catholic church said, "In Ukraine, rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not only a military operation but a war which is leading to death, destruction and misery."

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