Ukraine summons Vatican envoy to criticize Pope’s ’white flag’ comment

우크라, 자국주재 교황대사 초치 ’백기 발언’ 강력 항의 Ukraine has strongly condemned a comment by Pope Francis that used the term ’white flag.’ The Ukrainian foreign ministry summoned the papal ambassador to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, on Monday concerning the Pope’s comment for Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow. In an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI which was released partially on Saturday, the Pope said “the strongest one is the one who looks at the situation, thinks about the people and has the courage of the white flag, and negotiates.“ The statement has triggered criticism as the white flag could be interpreted as a sign of surrender. #Ukraine_war #Vatican_envoy #white_flag #papal_ambassador #Archbishop_Visvaldas_Kulbokas #우크라이나 #교황대사초치 #백기발언 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : 📣 Twitter : 📣 Homepage : 2024-03-12, 12:00 (KST)