The Pope is still in hot water for his comments on Ukraine.

In an interview recorded last month with Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said that Ukraine should have the courage of “the white flag” and negotiate an end to the war with Russia.

The Vatican was forced to backtrack yesterday, urging Moscow to halt what the Secretary of State called “an unjust invasion”.

Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking that today the Russian Embassy to the Holy See was flying its flag supporting the Pope on the 11th anniversary of his election.

She said they described him as the true defender of humanism, peace, and traditional values.

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The Pope is still in hot water for his comments on Ukraine. 
In an interview recorded last month with Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said that Ukraine should have the courage of “the white flag” and negotiate an end to the war with Russia. 
The Vatican was forced to backtrack yesterday, urging Moscow to halt what the Secretary of State called “an unjust invasion”. 
Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking that today the Russian Embassy to the Holy See was flying its flag supporting the Pope on the 11th anniversary of his election. 
She said they described him as the true defender of humanism, peace, and traditional values. 
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