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Pope Leo calls for aid to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian aid for Oleshky civilians after phone call with Zelensky.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian aid for Oleshky civilians after phone call with Zelensky. Pope Leo XIV called for food and medical aid to reach Oleshky civilians in Kherson region during phone conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo and Zelensky
Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky on Monday, 19 October 2026.
“the holy father recalled the grave situation in the city of oleshky, in the kherson region”
Humanitarian aid request
Pope Leo called for food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky, Kherson region.
“cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid”
Safe evacuation
Pope Leo urged safe evacuation of civilians from Oleshky, Kherson region.
“voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population”
The main idea
Pope Leo XIV called for food and medical aid to reach Oleshky civilians in Kherson region during phone conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
