Analyse the rhetorical devices, and reasoning

Pope Francis on Ukraine, Russian war

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-03/pope-francis-swiss-tv-interview-gaza-
ukraine-wars.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhEBTZBh00Y

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-03/pope-francis-ukraine-interview-rts-holy-
see-response.html

https://vnexpress.net/giao-hoang-keu-goi-ukraine-co-dung-khi-giuong-co-trang-de-dam-
phan-4720512.html

In the interview, the interviewer Lorenzo Buccella asks the Pope: “In Ukraine, some call
for the courage of surrender, of the white flag. But others say that this would legitimize
the stronger party. What do you think?”
Pope Francis replied: “That is one interpretation. But I believe that the stronger one is the
one who sees the situation, who thinks of the people, who has the courage of the white
flag, to negotiate. And today, negotiations are possible with the help of international
powers. The word ‘negotiate’ is a courageous word. When you see that you are defeated,
that things are not going well, it is necessary to have the courage to negotiate. You may
feel ashamed, but with how many deaths will it end? Negotiate in time; look for some
country that can mediate. Today, for example in the war in Ukraine, there are many who
want to mediate. Turkey has offered itself for this. And others. Do not be ashamed to
negotiate before things get worse.”
War is always a human defeat, not a geographical one

Critical questions
1. What is the Pope’s position on Russia-Ukraine war?
2. Analyse his arguments. Does he give any reasons? What rhetorical devices does he use in the
interview?