Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a private audience at the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the meeting focused on efforts to end hostilities and find a just and lasting solution to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
The Holy Father expressed his sorrow for the victims, assured the Ukrainian people of his prayers, and reiterated the Vatican’s willingness to welcome representatives of both nations for potential peace negotiations. Just a month ago, he had spoken on the phone with Russian President Putin about the need to facilitate humanitarian aid.
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