Pope Francis Makes ‘Heartfelt Appeal’ To Lift Blockade Of Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports

Pope Francis Makes ‘Heartfelt Appeal’ To Lift Blockade Of Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports

Pope Francis on Wednesday called for Russia to lift the blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, saying the lives of millions of people depend on the export of wheat. The pontiff made a “heartfelt appeal” to not “use wheat, a basic foodstuff, as a weapon of war.”

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