US EditionPope Leo meets Zelenskyy, calls for 'just and lasting' peace in Ukraine
Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine will not cede territory while discussing prisoner returns and Vatican mediation amid efforts to revise US peace proposals, seeking stronger European support.
- On Dec. 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo in a formal papal audience, the Vatican said.
- On a European tour that included Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President, sought backing amid a US push for a settlement after talks in London on Dec. 8.
- The Vatican said, "During the talks, the Holy Father reiterated the need for the continuation of dialogue" and "the questions of prisoners of war and the need to assure the return of Ukrainian children to their families were also discussed," signaling willingness to mediate.
- The Ukrainian president thanked the pontiff and wrote on December 9 that Ukraine `deeply appreciates` the Vatican's humanitarian support, invited Pope Leo XIV to visit, and briefed him on diplomatic efforts with the United States.
- Zelenskyy plans to share a revised peace plan with the US this week; land and security guarantees remain sticking points, and Italy postponed aid until December 31.
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Leo XIV criticized the Trump administration for breaking up the long-standing US-European alliance.
Pope Leo critical of Trump’s attitude towards Europe
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Independent EspañolROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV insisted Tuesday that Europe must have a role in any peace agreement in Ukraine and criticized what he called a U.S. effort to "dismantle" the…
Pope criticizes US bid to 'break apart' US-Europe alliance
ROME — Pope Leo XIV insisted Tuesday that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal and criticized what he said was the Trump administration’s effort to “break apart” the long-standing U.S.-European alliance. Leo spoke to reporters after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on another tour to rally European support for Kyiv. The American pope said they discussed the need for a ceasefire and the Vatican’s efforts t…
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