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Cardinal Zuppi's Moscow Mission Targets War Victims
Cardinal Zuppi visits Moscow to address war-separated children and POWs amid Ukraine conflict
In brief
Cardinal Zuppi visits Moscow to address war-separated children and POWs amid Ukraine conflict Cardinal Zuppi's three-day Moscow mission focuses on children displaced by war and prisoners of war in Ukraine-Russia conflict Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Zuppi's Moscow trip
Cardinal Zuppi begins three-day mission to Moscow focusing on prisoners of war and children separated from families
“All of this is part of the humanitarian mission entrusted to me initially by Pope Francis and subsequently confirmed by Pope Leo XIV”
Mission timeline
Zuppi's visit runs from 28 to 30 September 2026, his third trip to Moscow since 2023
Ukraine connection
Zuppi previously visited Ukrainian POW camps in Lviv region during July mission
Humanitarian focus
Zuppi addresses children separated from families and prisoner exchanges amid Ukraine-Russia conflict
“We are assessing all the requests coming from both the Ukrainian and Russian sides”
Holy See commitment
Holy See's diplomatic efforts center on humanitarian issues affecting civilians and war victims
The big picture
Cardinal Zuppi's three-day Moscow mission focuses on children displaced by war and prisoners of war in Ukraine-Russia conflict
