Pope Francis has called for a “negotiation” to end the war in Ukraine in a Christmas Day message where he appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and reconciliation between enemies.

Pope Francis in his Christmas message called for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago.

In his traditional Christmas message on 25 December, Pope Francis mentioned the war in Ukraine, calling for an end to it and for negotiations for a just peace. Source: European Pravda Details: Pope Francis devoted two sentences of his Christmas message to the mention of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Francis’ message came after Russia struck Ukraine on Christmas day, targeting the country’s energy grid and injuring several people across Kyiv and Kharkiv

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes that Russia's latest large-scale attack on Ukraine indicates its unwillingness to agree to ceasefire proposals. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Sybiha described the current wave of Christmas terror as "Putin's response to those who spoke about the illusionary 'Christmas ceasefire'.

Ukraine's president says Russia launched more than 70 missiles and 100 drones as millions of Ukrainians celebrated Christmas.