# Ukrainian Families Reunited After Pope's Ceasefire Push

> Pope Leo XIV's peace efforts help Ukrainian families escape Russian-occupied Oleshky amid ceasefire.
- Title: Ukrainian Families Reunited After Pope's Ceasefire Push
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV's peace efforts help Ukrainian families escape Russian-occupied Oleshky amid ceasefire. Ukrainian families reunited after Pope Leo XIV's…
- Keywords: ukraine, russia, oleshky, pope leo xiv, ceasefire, humanitarian evacuation, zelenskyy, melania trump, vladimir putin, religion, world, Ukrainian
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-11/ukraine-russia-war-humanitarian-ceasefire-oleshky-evacuations.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-01T17:14:20.572+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ukraine, russia, oleshky, pope leo xiv, ceasefire, humanitarian evacuation, zelenskyy, melania trump, vladimir putin, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ukrainian families reunited after Pope Leo XIV's humanitarian ceasefire with Russia.