Pope Francis’ Praise for ‘Great Russia’ Empire Draws Criticism

By Gaia Pianigiani “Never forget the legacy,” Francis said in a video speech on Friday to young Catholics in St. Petersburg. “You are the heirs of Great Russia: Great Russia of saints, rulers, Great Russia of Peter I, Catherine II, that empire.”

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