US EditionUkrainian President Zelenskyy speaks to Pope Leo XIV
- On May 12, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Pope Leo XIV from Vatican City about the war in Ukraine and related humanitarian issues.
- The call followed Ukraine's agreement with Western partners on a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12, which Zelenskyy highlighted to the Pope.
- They addressed the situation of numerous Ukrainian children taken from their homes by Russian forces, expressed Ukraine's willingness to engage in further talks including direct dialogue, and President Zelenskyy extended an invitation to the Pope to visit Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy characterized their initial discussion as both warm and meaningful, noting that they decided to maintain communication and arrange a face-to-face meeting in the near future.
- The dialogue suggests continued Vatican support for Ukraine and hopes that the Pope's visit would bring hope to Ukrainian believers amid efforts to achieve lasting peace and prisoner releases.
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