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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire in Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky amid Russia-Ukraine war.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky amid Russia-Ukraine war. Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation in Oleshky, Ukraine, after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine.
“Pope Leo XIV expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population.”
Humanitarian Aid Request
The Pope called for a ceasefire to allow food and medical aid to reach Oleshky and safe evacuation of civilians.
“The Pope called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid, especially food, to reach the city and to enable those who wish to leave to be evacuated.”
Cardinal Parolin's Support
Cardinal Parolin stated the Pope took initiative for Oleshky's civilians needing humanitarian routes to leave.
“It was the Holy Father who took the initiative to plead the case of this besieged city, where some 2,000 civilians need humanitarian routes through which they can leave.”
Pope's Health Update
Pope Leo XIV has been in hospital since Tuesday after lung surgery.
The bottom line
Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation in Oleshky, Ukraine, after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
