Pope Francis laments ‘winds of war’ blowing around the world

Pope Francis took particular aim at areas of global tension where President Donald Trump is playing a critical role.

By: AP | Vatican City | Published: December 25, 2017 10:18 pm

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Pope Francis makes a blessing during the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican December 25, 2017. (Osservatore Romano/Handout via Reuters)

Lamenting “the winds of war” blowing around the world, Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Monday called for a two-state solution to find peace in the Middle East and prayed that confrontation can be overcome on the Korean Peninsula. The pope took particular aim at areas of global tension where President Donald Trump is playing a critical role.