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Pope says NATO may have caused Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Francis says transatlantic military alliance was ‘barking’ at Russia’s door.
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What motivates this Pope at this particular time? Is it his flock that are having doubts or is it altruistic in trying to do his part to avoid a nuclear WW3.
Whatever it is, it's going to be heard by millions of Christians. This is already propaganda counterspin at the highest levels.