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Pope Francis Calls Vladimir Putin from Hospital to Discuss Ukraine War

From his hospital room, Pope Francis held a direct telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to express concern over the conflict in Ukraine and reiterate the Vatican's interest in mediating a peace settlement.
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