As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia appears to be paying closer attention to the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV, even directing misinformation efforts toward the Holy See.

JD Flynn of The Pillar explains why that matters: you don’t spend resources trying to influence an institution you think is irrelevant.

Could Russia’s actions be a sign that Moscow sees Pope Leo and the Vatican as increasingly important players in the war in Ukraine?

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