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Pope Leo XIV calls Putin to request humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, located in the Kherson region. From his hospital bed at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he is recovering from surgery to remove a portion of his right lung due to lung adenocarcinoma, the Pope called for a humanitarian ceasefire. This truce is intended to facilitate the delivery of essential food and medical supplies and to allow for the voluntary and safe evacuation of approximately 2,000 trapped civilians.
The Kremlin described the call as constructive and noted that Putin expressed support for the Vatican’s intention to help ensure security and supplies for the residents. However, Russian officials attributed the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky to the Ukrainian government. Despite the ongoing recovery, the Vatican confirmed that preparations for the Pope’s planned November visit to South America, including Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, are proceeding as scheduled.
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Gemelli Clinic · Gemelli Hospital · Gemelli Hospital · Gemelli Polyclinic · Holy See · Kherson · Oleshky · Pope Leo XIV · Ukraine · Vatican · Vatican City · Vatican City
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV conducted the call from Gemelli Hospital while recovering from lung cancer surgery. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · warszawawpigulce.pl · catt.ch
- [● 7 SOURCES] The ceasefire is intended to allow for food delivery, medical aid, and safe civilian evacuation. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · warszawawpigulce.pl · catt.ch · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Russia blamed Ukraine for the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · actualidad-rt.com · www.respublika.lt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oleshky has a pre-war population of approximately 24,000 and currently houses around 1,700 residents. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 75 civilians were killed in recent Russian strikes on Ukraine. www.churchtimes.co.uk
- [● 17 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV requested a ceasefire from Vladimir Putin for the town of Oleshky. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · warszawawpigulce.pl · catt.ch · +10 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 75 civilians were killed in recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian towns. www.churchtimes.co.uk
- [● 17 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV conducted the call while recovering from lung cancer surgery at Gemelli Hospital. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · warszawawpigulce.pl · catt.ch · +10 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The ceasefire is intended to allow food, medical supplies, and voluntary evacuations. www.devdiscourse.com · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · warszawawpigulce.pl · catt.ch · +12 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oleshky has approximately 1,700 residents remaining. www.devdiscourse.com · novi.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Metropolitan Epiphany called on Ukrainians to maintain firmness in faith. www.churchtimes.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russian strikes targeted Ukraine's fuel and railway infrastructure. www.churchtimes.co.uk