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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Dialogue in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue and humanitarian efforts for peace in Ukraine amid war.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue and humanitarian efforts for peace in Ukraine amid war. Pope Leo XIV called for greater willingness to engage in dialogue and concrete peace initiatives after a humanitarian evacuation in Oleshky. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope's Appeal for Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV urged those responsible for the war in Ukraine to engage in dialogue and lead to new concrete peace initiatives.
“I hope that the cooperation between the parties, which made this necessary gesture of humanity possible, will foster a greater willingness to engage in dialogue and lead to new concrete initiatives for peace”
Humanitarian Evacuation in Oleshky
A humanitarian operation evacuated hundreds of civilians from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky under a rare ceasefire.
U.S. and Vatican Collaboration
Pope Leo XIV and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump worked together to broker the evacuation and deliver aid to Oleshky residents.
“more than 750 people could be evacuated”
What matters most
Pope Leo XIV called for greater willingness to engage in dialogue and concrete peace initiatives after a humanitarian evacuation in Oleshky.
