Pope Francis on July 30 called on Russia to reverse its decision to abandon the Black Sea grain deal, under which it had allowed Ukraine to export grain from its seaports despite the ongoing war. "I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, so that the Black Sea initiative may be resumed and grain may be transported safely," Francis said during his weekly Angelus message. Global wheat prices have spiked since Russia on July 17 quit the pact, which was brokered by the UN and Turkey in July 2022. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Pope Urges Russian 'Brothers' to Restore Black Sea Grain Deal
Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from his window at the Vatican on July 23.