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Pope calls for end to war in Ukraine
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Pope calls for end to war in Ukraine

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
  • He urged respect for international humanitarian law, emphasizing the protection of civilians during conflict.
  • The Pope highlighted the increasing number of civilian casualties, including children, and condemned attacks on civilian targets.

Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong appeal for an immediate cessation of the war in Ukraine, which he attributes to Russia's aggression. His call extends to a demand for strict adherence to international humanitarian law, underscoring its critical role in safeguarding civilians amidst armed conflict.

He also urged respect for international humanitarian law.

— Pope Leo XIVDuring his call for an end to the war in Ukraine.

His Holiness expressed deep concern over the mounting toll of innocent lives lost and injured in both Ukraine and Russia. He specifically noted the tragic rise in civilian casualties, with a particular emphasis on the suffering of children. The Pope unequivocally condemned all attacks directed at civilian infrastructure and populations.

Pope emphasized that innocent people are being killed and injured in Ukraine and Russia.

— Pope Leo XIVHighlighting the human cost of the conflict.

The message, prepared with the assistance of artificial intelligence and adapted for easy reading by researchers at Vytautas Magnus University in collaboration with the ELTA news agency, aims to ensure broader accessibility to the Pope's humanitarian plea. The text has been reviewed and approved by an editor.

He also called for an end to attacks on civilian targets.

— Pope Leo XIVAddressing the targeting of non-military sites.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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