Lukashenko Pardons Priests, Eases Tensions with Vatican

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardons two Roman Catholic priests, Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich, following diplomatic discussions with the Vatican. The priests, who were serving long sentences for alleged crimes against the state, had denied the charges. The pardons come after a visit by Vatican envoy Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti and are seen as an effort to improve relations with Western countries. However, human rights organizations report that over a thousand political prisoners, including twenty-nine priests, remain in detention in Belarus. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.