Pope Leo XIV Urges Humanitarian Cooperation Between Ukraine and Russia During Call with Zelenskyy
The Vatican said Leo asked for a humanitarian ceasefire so food, medical aid and civilian evacuations can reach the besieged town.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the "grave situation" in Oleshky, Ukraine's Kherson region.
- This discussion followed Pope Leo's Friday appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he requested a humanitarian ceasefire to permit aid deliveries and evacuations.
- Recovering from surgery to remove a lung nodule performed October 13, Pope Leo was discharged Saturday and is now slowly resuming his official duties.
- The Pope expressed hope that cooperation will allow for the "voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population" from the embattled Kherson region.
- Commitment to dialogue and peace remains central to the Holy See's mission, with the Pope expected to hold his weekly audience in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday.
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On October 19, Pope Leo XIV held a telephone conversation with Zelensky, during which he discussed the humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshki, Kherson region
On October 19, Pope Leo XIV held a telephone conversation with Zelensky, during which he discussed the humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshki, Kherson region. According to Vatican News, with reference to the press service of the Holy See, the...
POPE Leo XIV spoke by phone today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and called for cooperation with Russia.
A few days after an exchange with Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV exchanged with the Ukrainian President to discuss the case of the city of Olechki, in great humanitarian distress.
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, urging him to cooperate with Russia to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged city of Oleshky and safe evacuation...
Pope Leo discussed with Zelensky the humanitarian situation in OleshkaPope Leo XIV and Vladimir Zelensky discussed the situation in occupied Oleshki and the humanitarian truce. The Holy See confirmed commitment to dialogue and peace.
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