The pontiff has also made statements slammed by Russia. "Our flag is a yellow and ... and have the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate," Pope Francis said in an interview the Vatican ...

Pope Francis’ statement that Ukraine should have the “courage of the white flag” in order to negotiate an end to the war with Russia has ignited a storm of criticism by Ukrainian and allied ...

He issued a statement of clarification after the pope’s “white flag” comments sparked criticism that he was siding with Russia in the conflict. Throughout the war, Francis has tried to ...