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Pope Leo stated on Sunday that civilians are suffering fatalities and injuries in both Ukraine and Russia. He made a heartfelt appeal for international humanitarian law to be respected and for attacks on civilian targets to stop. The pontiff spoke before worshippers gathered for Sunday's Angelus prayer in Vatican City.
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