‘Stop this massacre’: pope condemns invasion of Ukraine

Pontiff decries unacceptable armed aggression' and barbaric' killing of children and unarmed civilians

Pope Francis has issued his toughest condemnation yet of the invasion of Ukraine, saying the unacceptable armed aggression" must stop.

Speaking to thousands of people in St Peter's Square for his Sunday blessing, Francis also said the killing of children and unarmed civilians was barbaric" and had no valid strategic reason".