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Pope Francis on Wednesday called on people to remember Ukrainian children suffering in the cold this Christmas.

Pope Francis meets people and children as he attends the weekly general audience at the Vatican, December 21, 2022.Pope Francis meets people and children as he attends the weekly general audience at the Vatican, December 21, 2022.Ukrainian children suffering in the cold this Christmas.

The pope has been making appeals for Ukraine at nearly every public appearance, usually at least twice weekly, since Russiain evaded its neighbour in February. “It is grave when a child loses the capacity to smile. These children carry within themselves the tragedy of that war, so inhumane, so harsh. Let us think of the Ukrainian people this Christmas – without electricity, without heating, without the essential things they need to survive,” he said.

 

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And what about the Syrian and Palestinians

Hello Pope

Really? What about Palestinians who are evicted from their homes by the illegal occupiers?

You forgot to say all the children that are suffering in the world ..you will be labeled for only speaking up for the Ukrainian children....SICK WORLD 🌍

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