German foreign minister criticises pope on Ukraine

The pope sparked a furore at the weekend after saying in an interview on Swiss television that one should "have the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate", two years into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Pope Francis addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican on March 10, 2024. AFP photos
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply criticised Pope Francis's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Moscow, saying she didn't "understand" his stance.

The pope sparked a furore at

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