Pope Francis Condemns ‘The Massacre of Bucha’ and Holds the Ukrainian Flag Sent to Him From Bucha

Pope kissed the Ukrainian flag sent to him from Bucha.

“Recent news from the war in Ukraine, instead of bringing relief and hope, brought new atrocities, such as the massacre of Bucha,” Pope Francis said at the end of his weekly audience. “Cruelty that is increasingly horrendous, even against civilians, defenseless women and children. They are victims whose innocent blood cries out up to heaven and implores: ‘Stop this war!’” he said.