Responding to a question after returning from a three-day visit to Kazakhstan about the need to supply weapons to Kyiv, the sovereign pontiff emphasized the concept of “morality”, reports AFP.

“This is a political decision that can be moral, morally acceptable, if the conditions of morality are met,” he said at a press conference.

“But it can be immoral if it’s done with the intention of causing more wars or selling more weapons or getting rid of weapons that are no longer in use. It is motivation that largely determines the morality of an act,” he said. he added.

“Defending oneself is not only a law, but also a manifestation of love for one’s country. He who does not protect does not love, and he who protects loves,” added Francis, who has repeatedly called for peace and strongly condemned weapons. industry.

However, the Pope emphasized the need for dialogue with “everyone”, referring to Russia, with which the Holy See has been trying to maintain diplomatic relations since the invasion of Ukraine.

“I think it is always difficult to understand the dialogue with the states that are at the root of the war. It is difficult, but it should not be dismissed. Give everyone the opportunity to conduct dialogue. For everyone,” he repeated.

“I do not rule out dialogue with any country at war, even if it is an aggressor,” he said. “Because otherwise we would close the only reasonable door to peace.”

“Always a step forward, always an outstretched hand,” he added. “We are in a world war,” repeated the Argentine Jesuit, referring to the many ongoing conflicts (Syria, Mozambique, Eritrea, Ethiopia, etc.).

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