Russia

Vatican Tries to Clean Up Pope Francis’ ‘Great Mother Russia’ Mess

DAMAGE CONTROL

The pontiff sparked an uproar after telling a group of Russians, “Don’t forget your heritage. You are the descendants of great Russia.”

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

News Editor

Pope Francis attends a meeting with nuns of Sisters Disciples of Jesus in the Eucharist in Paul VI hall, at the Vatican, Aug. 25, 2023.
Remo Casilli/Reuters
Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

News Editor

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