Pope Francis on Wednesday marked 1,000 days since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: "A shameful disaster for all humanity".

<p>During his general audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis paid tribute to the victims and denounced the invasion as a "shameful disaster for all humanity". He emphasized the importance of remaining close to the Ukrainian people and continuing efforts for peace. The Pope also read a letter from a Ukrainian student who recounted the drama of the war and the suffering of civilians.