Pope Francis said he hoped for peace in Ukraine. — Reuters pic
VATICAN CITY, Dec 12 — Pope Francis, in his first comments on the tensions between the West and Russia over Ukraine, called today for serious international dialogue to resolve tensions and urged both sides to avoid an armed conflict.
“Weapons are not the path to take. May this Christmas bring peace to Ukraine,” he told thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for his noon Sunday blessing and address. — Reuters