"Expression of Love": Pope Francis supported the transfer of weapons to Ukraine

The Pontiff stated that Ukraine needs to be prepared for negotiations with Russia. In his opinion, it is necessary to keep a dialogue with the aggressor, even if you do not want. Pope Francis stated that he sees nothing immoral in supplying weapons to Ukraine. He is convinced that the country can defend and fight with the invader, which is written by Reuters. "It is a political decision that can be moral," said the head of the Catholic Church.

Francis spoke about the principles of the "just war" of the Roman Catholic Church. Principles allow the use of self -defense weapons against the aggressor. "Self -defense is not only legal but also an expression of love for the Motherland," Francis said. He said it was impossible to supply weapons to those who want to provoke a new war. According to him, the morality of the act is largely determined by motivation.

In addition, Pope Francis again recalled the negotiations, which, in his opinion, even with the aggressor. "I would not exclude a dialogue with any state in a state of war, even if it is with an aggressor . . . sometimes you have to conduct such a dialogue. It stinks, but it is necessary," he said. The material states that Francis used the Italian word "puzza" (unpleasant smell or stench), in commonality is used to describe what a person would prefer not to do.

Earlier, Focus reported that Russia does not want to accept Pope Francis with a mediator in negotiations with Ukraine. In mid -July, the Pontiff saw "little signals" about possible mediation presented in the Russian Foreign Ministry, but no serious steps were discussed. We will also remind that the Pope indirectly reproached the head of the ROC for supporting aggression. The pontiff spoke at the Congress of World Religious Leaders in Kazakhstan, where he called "to go the way of peace, not war.