Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda'
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The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.
"In the words of greeting addressed to several young Russian Catholics a few days ago, as is clear from the context in which he pronounced them, the Pope intended to encourage young people to preserve and promote what is positive in Russia's great cultural and spiritual heritage, and certainly not to exalt imperialistic logics and governmental personalities, cited to indicate certain historical periods of reference," Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, wrote Wednesday. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) had reacted with dismay at Francis' comments earlier this week. Head and Father of the UGCC Sviatoslav Shevchuk wrote on Tuesday that the words caused "great pain and concern."
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