Pictured: President Zelenskyy with Pope Leo XIV during the president's visit to Rome.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed the Monday, 19 October call, highlighting the Pope's ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker a humanitarian ceasefire with Russia to allow food, medicine, and relief to reach stranded civilians.
Vatican Pushes for Urgently Needed Relief in Kherson Region
The focus of the diplomatic call centred heavily on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, located in Ukraine's Kherson region. During the discussion, Pope Leo XIV referenced a formal request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he previously presented to the President of the Russian Federation. The Holy See is actively seeking cooperation from both sides of the conflict to ensure that vital food supplies and medical assistance can safely reach the civilian population.
Furthermore, the Vatican is pushing for the coordination of a voluntary and secure evacuation of residents caught in the conflict zone. The conversation concluded with the Holy Father reaffirming the Vatican's unwavering commitment to fostering dialogue and pursuing a peaceful resolution to the war.
By The CMOA Media Team
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