The pontiff told Spanish broadcaster Cadena COPE that the withdrawal by the U.S. followed 'deception' by the Taliban.
was asked by Spanish broadcaster Cadena COPE, which is aligned with the Catholic Church, whether the exit was conducted correctly.
"As far as I can see here, it seems that not all eventualities were taken into account," the Argentine-born pontiff told the broadcaster, according to a translation, adding:"I do not want to judge." "It is necessary to put an end to the irresponsible policy of intervening from the outside and building democracy in other countries, ignoring the traditions of the people."The Pope told Cadena COPE that the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Parolin, and his team, were working diplomatically to help Afghans.
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