Ukrainians have mixed feelings about Pope Francis's death

Ukraine’s Catholics, who make up just 10 percent of the country’s population, have mixed feelings about the pope’s passing.  Many in Ukraine are still angry over the pontiff’s call for the country to negotiate with Russia after Moscow’s invasion in 2022. “I hope the next pope to be elected will be more favourable to Ukraine,” says one Ukrainian Catholic.

Apr 23, 2025 - 01:00
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Ukrainians have mixed feelings about Pope Francis's death
Ukraine’s Catholics, who make up just 10 percent of the country’s population, have mixed feelings about the pope’s passing.  Many in Ukraine are still angry over the pontiff’s call for the country to negotiate with Russia after Moscow’s invasion in 2022. “I hope the next pope to be elected will be more favourable to Ukraine,” says one Ukrainian Catholic.

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