What bizarre and confusing remarks by a Pope!
The Vatican News did not mention the expression "white flag" anymore.
"... The interview, with Italian-language Swiss broadcaster RSI, was recorded Feb. 2, but segments were released March 9 ahead of its full release scheduled for March 20. ...
Asked in an interview whether Ukraine should surrender and if doing so would legitimize the actions of the stronger power, the pope said that "the strongest one is the one who looks at the situation, thinks about the people and has the courage of the white flag, and negotiates." ...
"When you see that you are defeated, that things don't advance, have the courage to negotiate," the pope said. "You may be ashamed, but how many will end up dead? It will end up worse still. Negotiate in time, look for some country that may act as a mediator.""
"When you see that you are defeated, that things don't advance, have the courage to negotiate," the pope said. "You may be ashamed, but how many will end up dead? It will end up worse still. Negotiate in time, look for some country that may act as a mediator.""
"... “The word ‘negotiate’ is a couragous word,” he said. “When you see that you are defeated, that things are not going well, it is necessary to have the courage to negotiate. You may feel ashamed, but with how many deaths will it end? Negotiate in time; look for some country that can mediate. ..."
Pope on war in Ukraine: 'Do not be ashamed to negotiate' (Vatican News) In an interview to a Swiss TV station, Pope Francis reflects at length on various aspects of war and its devastating effects, noting that it takes two sides to make war and encouraging negotiations to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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