Coverage dated August 28, 2023

Vatican scrambles to tamp down outrage over pope’s praise of Russian imperial past

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The Vatican is seeking to tamp down an uproar that erupted after Pope Francis praised Russia’s imperialist past.

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Omaha World-Herald
Vatican scrambles to tamp down outrage over pope’s praise of Russian imperial past (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Aug 28, 2023
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The Vatican is seeking to tamp down an uproar that erupted after Pope Francis praised Russia’s imperialist past.
Los Angeles Times
Vatican tries to calm outrage over pope's praise of Russia's imperial past (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 28, 2023
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The Vatican says Pope Francis' praise of Russia’s imperial past was not intended to give any backing to Moscow's modern-day aggression in Ukraine.
The Times of Israel
Vatican seeks to tamp down outrage over pope’s praise for Russian imperial past (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 28, 2023
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Religion News
Vatican seeks to tamp down outrage over pope's words of praise for Russian imperial past (opens Religion News)
Published Aug 28, 2023
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican spokesman said Francis merely wanted to praise the positive aspects of Russia’s spiritual and cultural history when he exalted Russia’s imperial rulers Peter and Catherine the Great.

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