Ukrainian archbishop: Pope Francis doesn't understand Putin
Archbishop criticizes Pope Francis' suggestion for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A U.S. Ukrainian Catholic leader, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, has criticized Pope Francis’ recent suggestion for Ukraine to enter negotiations with Russia to end their ongoing war. Gudziak called the Pope’s remarks “very problematic,” stating that negotiating with Russia and President Putin is not feasible due to Putin being seen as a relentless killer. The archbishop highlighted the suffering of Ukrainian families in the conflict, stressing that Ukrainians are resolute in their national identity and struggle. Gudziak emphasized the urgent need for effective and coherent communication in addressing the situation.