# Pope Leo calls for aid to Ukraine

> Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian aid for Oleshky civilians after phone call with Zelensky.
- Title: Pope Leo calls for aid to Ukraine · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-phone-call-president-zelensky-19-october-2026.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:31:17.815+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, zelensky, ukraine, holy see, peace, oleshky, kherson region, religion, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV called for food and medical aid to reach Oleshky civilians in Kherson region during phone conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky.