"Pope Francis Urges Prudence and Peace in Ukraine, Middle East Conflicts"

Archbishop Borys Gudziak, a prominent U.S. Ukrainian Catholic leader, sharply criticizes Pope Francis' suggestion for Ukraine to enter negotiations with Russia to end the conflict, calling it "very problematic." Gudziak emphasizes that negotiating with Russia and President Putin is not feasible, given their actions in Ukraine. He highlights the suffering of the Ukrainian people and urges the need for systematic and coherent communication to address the situation. The pope's remarks have drawn criticism from across Ukrainian society, with the foreign minister emphasizing Ukraine's unwavering commitment to its flag.