US EditionPope to meet Zelenskyy, recalls 'martyred Ukraine'
- On May 18, 2025, following his inauguration mass, Pope Leo XIV met privately for the first time as the Catholic Church's leader with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican.
- The meeting occurred amid ongoing conflict, with Pope Leo recalling the plight of a 'martyred Ukraine' and the need for just and lasting peace negotiations.
- During the inauguration mass in St. Peter's Square, attended by politicians and thousands of dignitaries, Pope Leo called for peace and urged the Church to foster reconciliation worldwide.
- Zelenskyy thanked the Pope on Telegram for his meaningful remarks on the importance of achieving a just peace and highlighted the need to ensure a respectful and secure life for everyone.
- The audience and papal remarks highlight sustained international attention on Ukraine’s conflicts and reinforce calls for peace amid recent unresolved talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
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Pope Leo XIV to meet Zelensky over ‘martyred Ukraine’
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will hold his first private audience on Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following the inauguration mass. The pontiff said ahead of the meeting that the “martyred Ukraine” was waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace to finally happen. DAILY POST reports that Zelensky was among politicians, royals and faith leaders from around the world who attended the mass inaugurating the start of L…
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