Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the use of mercenaries in Russia’s war against Ukraine, saying they were inflicting "so much cruelty" on the population. Speaking at the end of his general audience, he said: "I renew my call for prayers for the martyred Ukraine, let us ask the Lord for peace for these people who are so troubled and who suffer so much cruelty, so much cruelty by the mercenaries who are making war."
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