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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine amid US diplomatic mission
Pope Leo XIV has issued a renewed appeal for peace in Ukraine, calling for an end to violence and destruction while urging all parties to open their hearts to dialogue. Speaking during the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the Pontiff expressed deep sorrow over recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure, which have resulted in numerous innocent deaths.
Specifically, recent strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region left at least one person dead and 25 wounded. The Pope’s remarks coincide with high-level diplomatic efforts, including a mediation mission by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow before traveling to Kyiv.
The Pope expressed hope that these ongoing diplomatic attempts to resume negotiations will yield concrete results and create space for lasting diplomacy to resolve the conflict.
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Donald Trump · Jared Kushner · Pope Leo XIV · Steve Witkoff · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [● 23 SOURCES] The Pope expressed sorrow over recent violent attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · www.cirkev.cz · www.diariolibre.com · www.ultimahora.com · +17 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are conducting a mission to Moscow and Kyiv. www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · www.diariolibre.com · www.ultimahora.com · www.cmjornal.pt · +3 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that current diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict will lead to concrete results and open paths for diplomacy. www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · www.diariolibre.com · www.ultimahora.com · www.italianotizie24.it · +14 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not attack Moscow if Russia adheres to the ceasefire declaration. misyjne.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt on attacks against Kyiv, lasting until Monday. misyjne.pl
- [● 27 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that recent efforts to resume negotiations will yield concrete results and create space for diplomacy. www.stampaparlamento.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.lacronaca24.it · www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · +21 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The Pope noted recent violent attacks on various cities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine that resulted in innocent deaths. www.stampaparlamento.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.lacronaca24.it · www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The Pope issued a new appeal to end violence, stop destruction, and open hearts to dialogue and peace. www.stampaparlamento.it · www.italianotizie24.it · www.lacronaca24.it · www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · +15 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Recent Russian attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region left at least one person dead and 25 wounded. nuevapresencia.com · www.iltabloid.it · noticiasnrt.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are conducting a diplomatic mission to Moscow and Kyiv. www.dire.it · misyjne.pl · www.diariolibre.com · pt.euronews.com · sinmordaza.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its air defenses downed 258 Ukrainian drones across 14 regions and Crimea. www.iltabloid.it