Pope Leo and President Zelensky during an audience in Castel Gandolfo, July 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA)
In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and for their safe evacuation.
Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke over the telephone on Monday, 19 October.
During the conversation, according to a statement, "the Holy Father recalled the grave situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and made reference to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he had presented to the President of the Russian Federation".
The Pope also expressed his hope that "cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid", as well as for the "voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population".
Finally, the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.
Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke over the telephone on Monday, 19 October.
During the conversation, according to a statement, "the Holy Father recalled the grave situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and made reference to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he had presented to the President of the Russian Federation".
The Pope also expressed his hope that "cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid", as well as for the "voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population".
Finally, the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.
