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Why the pope just criticized Ukraine

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Pope Francis called on Ukraine to not let conflict with Russia undermine its support for religious freedom.

The Catholic leader criticized Ukraine ’s new law banning churches affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church .

The new law gives churches nine months to sever ties with the church.

It comes in response to claims that leaders in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church have offered key support to Russia .

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