The Pope acknowledged that his recent comments on Russia were “misformulated”.
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Speaking to reporters on the way from Mongolia, Francis also said he wanted to remind young Russians of the great cultural heritage, not the political one.
Dad assures that he did not plan to remember Peter I and Catherine II during his speech – it suddenly occurred to him, because he studied the history of Russia at school.
Russian culture has such beauty, such depth. It cannot be canceled due to political issues,” Francis said.
Last week, a scandal erupted around the head of the Vatican – all because of the speech of Francis at a meeting with Russian believers. In the video, the Pope named Peter I and Catherine II as examples of “great humanity”.
Subsequently, the press service of the Vatican stated that the Pope sought to encourage young people to preserve and develop everything positive that is in the Russian cultural and spiritual heritage, and not to extol the imperialist logic and statesmen of Russia.
Source: Racurs
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