Pope delivers stern warning to leader of Russian Orthodox Church over support for Putin in Ukraine

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[theomimesis]

It's hard to take Pope Francis seriously. Francis has no real connection to Christ.

[zhenmingz]

As if Orthodox Church listens to the Western Pope...

[petersinclair]

A few years’ back, in an interview, Putin pressed the importance of devout religion to the Russian common people, as a substitute for the loss of the greatnesses of the Tsarist empire.

[joshrabatin]

"Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past."

- George Orwell

[spsparhar]

Pope spoke well to Russian Orhthodox Church leader. Let Pope Francis apply the same advise himself to Western Leaders and tell them that what they are doing makes no sense. Pope, be Pope for Jesus, not Politician for Collective West.

[shayanraj]

Pope also said 'Nato was barking at the Russian Door and this caused Ukraine War'
Don't forget to mention that, don't be biased

[Billysherry]

Don’t be putins alter boy thanks for providing me with jokes for the whole week

[sureshgvs]

Pope also said that the cause for Russian invasion of Ukraine is that NATO started barking at the door steps of Russia.

[latelino]

"When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people" - Bible.🇺🇦🇧🇷

[ljco]

He is not a real religious leader, he is a former KGB Agent. The Russian Orthodox Church protested heavily when both Ukraine and Bulgaria declared their churches independent from Russia. They screamed even louder when they were recognized as independent Churches by legitimate entities.

[zanchevas]

NATO's barking at Russia's door might have caused Ukraine war: Pope Francis

[karylhogan]

Our pope, his Holiness, supports Ukraine right to defend its people and land against Russian aggression..
Have no doubt on that, 🧐..
🇮🇪🇪🇺

[zivaradlovacki]

Didnt he say few days ago that this is all Natos fault?

[mariajurgens]

"unprovoked war"? Really, is the Pope so uninformed?

[rauldeleon]

Altar boy indeed, when Kiril is supporting a dictator, who so far have created death and distruction in Ukraine . Thus creating distrust among orthodox on both sides. Kiril have become a war freak rather than a peace advocate. Good luck to the division of eastern Christian Church.

[nicolenixon]

Go Putin thank you for opening my eyes

[ducnguyen-ivpx]

He is the guy of KGB and that why he unconditionally supports Putin’s war.

[codywilliams]

😆 Pope was right! "Don't be altar boy." Man, that was so funny!

[MargaritaMagdalena]

I like how this report doesn't mention that the Pope said that NATO is partially responsible for the war in Ukraine.

[steninjahunofficial]

FRANKLY SPEAKING.... POPE FRANCIS IS BRAVE TO SAY