Pope Francis justified this Monday for not praising Russian imperialism but for “preserving the heritage” and “transmitting Russian culture” when he recently praised “Great Russia”, which caused great discomfort in Kiev.
During a press conference on the flight he was returning from Mongolia, the Pope touched on the controversy his statements had sparked when he addressed a group of Russian students who, according to the Kiev authorities, were intent on spreading “Russian imperialism.” “, reported the news agency Efe.
“In dialogue with young Russians, I finally sent the message that I always repeat: that they take care of their heritage. The same thing that I say everywhere, about the need for dialogue between grandparents and grandchildren. It was a message,” he said . clarified.