US EditionPope Leo meets Zelenskyy, calls for 'just and lasting' peace in Ukraine
- 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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Northwest CatholicDialogue, diplomacy can lead to just, lasting peace in Ukraine, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the importance of dialogue and his hopes for a just and lasting peace in the region. “In addition, the questions of prisoners of war and the need to assure the return of Ukrainian children to their families were also discussed,” the Vatican press office said in a communique released after the meeting Dec. 9. Pope, Zelenskyy meet at Castel Gandolfo …
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Catholic News AgencyThe pope urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Vatican City, Dec 9, 2025 / 14:32 pm Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, the Holy See announced in a statement. [...]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Giorgia Meloni, the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, in Rome to discuss the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the war in Ukraine. According to the statement, published by Zelenskyy via X on December 9, the two leaders had a productive conversation on various aspects of the war and Ukraine’s efforts toward peace. Every article pushes back against disinformation. Your support ke…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine will not surrender any territory to Russia as part of a U.S.-backed proposal to end the war. Speaking after meetings with British, French and German leaders in London, Zelenskyy said Moscow is demanding concessions in the Donbas but…
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