Pope warns against replay of Cold War tensions

At his weekly audience in St Peter’s Square, Francis noted that Tuesday marked the 60th anniversary of the issuance of a Cold War-era encyclical by Pope John XXIII

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023 - 11:44

Frances d'Emilio, AP

Pope Francis has urged world leaders to use reason, not force of arms, to resolve their differences, evoking memories of the 1960s Cold War between Washington and Moscow.

At his weekly audience in St Peter’s Square, Francis noted that Tuesday marked the 60th anniversary of the issuance of a Cold War-era encyclical by Pope John XXIII.