Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end
The Vatican said the visit underscores continued dialogue and humanitarian cooperation as Gallagher and Lavrov discussed peace in Ukraine.
- On Tuesday, Archbishop Paul Gallagher met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, marking the first in-person Vatican-Russian talks in five years.
- Throughout the 4-1/2 year Russia-Ukraine war, the Vatican has sought to "continue to provide strong spiritual, diplomatic, and humanitarian support by contributing to and offering a space for dialogue."
- Speaking alongside Lavrov, Gallagher argued it is "urgent and necessary to end and to look beyond the conflict," and both officials agreed to cooperate on humanitarian matters, specifically caring for children impacted by the war.
- Beyond government talks, Gallagher scheduled meetings with Metropolitan Anthony and foreign-policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, reinforcing the Holy See's determination to maintain dialogue during difficult international relations.
- Before returning to Rome on August 28, Gallagher will meet local clergy and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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The Vatican's high representative arrived in Moscow for the first time in 5 years and declared the need to end the war in Ukraine. Archbishop Paul Gallagher called for an end to the war in Ukraine after talks with Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. The parties agreed on humanitarian cooperation.
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