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Pope condemns latest missile attacks on Ukraine, urges averting escalation

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Pope Francis delivers his Urbi et Orbi Blessing, during the Easter Sunday Mass St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, 04 April 2021. Easter Sunday is the one of the highest religious holidays observed by Christians all over the world, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. EPA-EFE/FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / POOL

VATICAN CITY, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the latest wave of missile attacks on Ukraine and called for a ceasefire to avert the risk of an escalation of the conflict.

He spoke at his general audience as NATO allies were investigating unconfirmed reports that an explosion in a Polish village near the border with Ukraine was caused by stray Russian missiles. He did not mention the incident.

Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Toby Chopra

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