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Pope Francis Calls on Russians to Seek Truth about Ukraine Invasion | DW News

Apr 9, 2023 | Pope Francis has been leading Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered to attend the celebration. After the Mass, the pontiff gave the traditional blessing "Urbi et Orbi." In his Easter message to the world, Pope Francis asked Russians to seek the truth about their country's invasion of Ukraine. He also appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, following recent violence. Pope Francis was recently hospitalized for bronchitis but it didn't stop him from presiding over the Easter Sunday ceremony.