The Vatican's message appeared on Sunday at noon. Almost at the same time, when the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leon XIV in Saint Peter's Square came to an end.
Vatican. Pope Leon XIV will meet with Volodymyr Zelnski
The Holy See reported that the bishop of Rome would take place Private meeting with Volodymyr Zelnskiafter Sunday mass. The Ukrainian leader was present at the inauguration in the Vatican.
Even before the audience, the Pope, which is quoted by the AFP agency, emphasized that “tortured Ukraine is waiting for negotiations on a fair and lasting peace“.
A few days ago during a telephone conversation with Zelanski, Leon XIV received an invitation to visit Ukraine. – Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers and all our citizens – said the leader of Ukraine.
War in Ukraine. Leon XIV wants to share the Vatican for Kyiv-Moscow talks
On Friday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that Leon XIV can provide the Vatican for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
The Secretary of United States Marco Rubio, responding to this proposal, emphasized that although the US appreciate the involvement of the Holy See in finding a way to end the conflict, this The Vatican will not be an intermediary between the parties to the dispute.
Meanwhile, during the Sunday inauguration Wołodymyr Zielnski met with the Vice President of the United States JD Vance. The photos shared shows that they gave themselves their hands, and Rubio was nearby.