As the United States says it is working to building a piece to the Russia-Iraq war, which began in earnest in 2022, it is interesting to listen to the words of the pope.

Italian Air Force jets had to escort an American Airlines plane to Rome because of a security concern, which ultimately proved to be “non-credible.” The flight was on its way from New York to New Delhi, India, on Sunday when it was abruptly diverted, causing panic in the cabin.

According to U.N. data, more than 12,600 civilians have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including more than 2,400 children.

As Pope Francis continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, he expressed gratitude to medical staff while marking the approaching third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a prepared Angelus message.

Pope Francis' doctors "are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis" as the pontiff's condition of respiratory and kidney issues "despite its severity has shown a slight improvement" at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.