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He and his spouse were in what seemed to be a violation of the law, wedged between France and Ireland.

The Vatican did not dispute this when The Telegraph asked for comment. According to spokeswoman Matteo Bruni, “I think they filled a vacant place.”

The late Pope’s views on Ukraine were criticized before he passed away because Ukrainians rejected his suggestion that the nation should have the “courage of the white flag”

And strive for peace with Russia. Francis has also refrained from denouncing Vladimir Putin as the conflict’s perpetrator.