Pope says supplying weapons to Ukraine is morally acceptable for self defence

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Pope Francis was speaking to reporters aboard a plane returning from a three-day trip to Kazakhstan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE - Pope Francis on Thursday said it was morally legitimate for nations to supply weapons to Ukraine to help the countrySpeaking to reporters aboard a plane returning from a three-day trip to Kazakhstan, Francis also urged Kyiv to be open to eventual dialogue, even though it may"stink" because it would be difficult for the Ukrainian side.

He expounded on the Roman Catholic Church's"Just War" principles, which allow for the proportional use of deadly weapons for self defence against an aggressor nation. The pope, who for the second time on an international trip sat through the news conference instead of standing because of a lingering knee ailment, was asked whether Ukraine should negotiate with the country that invaded it and if there was a"red line" Ukraine should draw, depending on Russian activities, after which it could refuse to negotiate."It is always difficult to understand dialogue with countries that have started a war...

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