Russian embassy praises Pope Francis for his ‘truly strategic viewpoint on world problems’

[Michie]

“Pope Francis is a true and sincere advocat[e] of humanism, peace and traditional values,” the embassy tweeted, as it described the Pontiff as “one of the few political leaders with a truly strategic viewpoint on world problems.”

The Russian embassy’s praise of Pope Francis’s “truly strategic viewpoint” came days after the airing of an interview in which the Pope called on Ukraine to “raise the white flag” and negotiate—leading to an anguished statement from the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

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[Bob Crowley]

As the old saying goes "You can't please everyone all of the time".

It wouldn't matter what the Pope said or did, either Ukraine or Russia would get upset, while the other side would agree.