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Ukrainian Families Reunited After Pope's Ceasefire Push
Pope Leo XIV's peace efforts help Ukrainian families escape Russian-occupied Oleshky amid ceasefire.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV's peace efforts help Ukrainian families escape Russian-occupied Oleshky amid ceasefire. Ukrainian families reunited after Pope Leo XIV's humanitarian ceasefire with Russia. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Family reunion in Oleshky
Mykhailo Palii reunited with his daughters and partner after escaping Russian-occupied Oleshky.
Humanitarian ceasefire
Hundreds of civilians evacuated under a six-day ceasefire between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
Pope's peace appeals
Pope Leo XIV spoke with Zelenskyy and Putin to push for peace in Ukraine.
U.S. support for ceasefire
Melania Trump thanked Pope for support and said they signed agreements with both sides.
“It's great to have the Pope's support, and they are starting a ceasefire.”
The essence
Ukrainian families reunited after Pope Leo XIV's humanitarian ceasefire with Russia.
