Cardinal D. Américo Aguiar expressed his concern regarding the conflict in Ukraine and the continuous bombings of civilians in Kiev. During his statements, the cardinal warned about the danger of the "normalization of war," showing himself troubled by the consequences of this gradual acceptance of violence.
Cardinal Américo Aguiar also spoke about the impact that hatred can have on future generations, emphasizing that the perpetuation of feelings of revenge and resentment among peoples can compromise any possibility of long-term reconciliation.
In the context of World Youth Day, the Cardinal revealed that one of the intentions was to sit at the table Ukrainian and Russian officials, seeking to create a space for dialogue between the two parties of the conflict, although it is not clear whether this initiative was carried out.
D. Américo Aguiar has been an active voice in the Portuguese and international Catholic community, using his position to appeal for peace and an end to armed conflicts, especially after the recent attacks that have affected the civilian population in Ukraine.
