Pope Francis Arrives In Kazakhstan, Urges Peace In ‘Senseless And Tragic War’ In Ukraine

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis arrived in Kazakhstan Tuesday urging dialogue and peace in the face of Russia’s “senseless and tragic war” in Ukraine.

In a speech to Kazakh civil authorities and diplomats in the capital city of Nur-Sultan on Sept. 13, the pope said he wanted to “echo the plea of all those who cry...