Zelenskyy speaks to Pope during Russian attack: "Easter escalation" instead of truce

Iryna Kutielieva, STANISLAV POHORILOV — 3 April, 14:07

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV. Photo: Office of the President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he had a conversation with Pope Leo XIV amid a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy told the Pope about the negotiation process and work with the US team. He also thanked Pope Leo for helping to bring back abducted Ukrainian children and for all the humanitarian assistance the Vatican has provided.

The conversation also covered the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf.

Quote: "I wished His Holiness and all those celebrating Easter this Sunday a blessed holiday and peace. Of course, we would be glad to welcome His Holiness to Ukraine on an apostolic visit. And I am especially grateful that the Pope remembers Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, and prays for peace for our nation."

Background:

On 15 March, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in the war with Iran.
In February, the Vatican declined to join the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump.

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