The Head of the Catholic Church has condemned the 'barbaric' actions of the Russian President and fears Ukraine will be 'reduced to cities of cemeteries' amid the third week of the war.
Pope Francis has made a heartfelt plea to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war as he fears Ukrainian cities will be"reduced to cemeteries".
"All that is needed is to stop the unacceptable armed aggression before it reduced cities to cemeteries." The Head of the Catholic Church told President Putin to"stop the unacceptable armed aggression" on Ukraine and its people. Picture: Kremlin Press Service/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Repeated bombings and gunfire have thwarted attempts for humanitarian organisations in providing basic needs to desperate families.Pope Francis, who stopped short of naming Russia, appealed for"truly secure humanitarian corridors" following the destruction and growing death toll. Picture: Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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