In remarks following the Sunday 25 February 25, 2024, the Pope Francis warned that the war in Ukraine “is not only devastating the region of Europe, but unleashing a global wave of fear and hatred. “While renewing his “vivid sympathy” and prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people,” the Holy Father pleaded “for the recovery of that little bit of humanity that will allow the conditions for a diplomatic solution to be created in the search for a just and lasting peace.”