Pope Leo XIV.: Peace offer for the Ukraine conflict!
Pope Leo XIV.: Peace offer for the Ukraine conflict!
Vatikanstadt, Vatikan - On May 15, 2025, Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a possible place of placement for discussions in the Ukraine conflict. The new Pontifex has positioned itself as a peace broker since the beginning of his office and in a speech to representatives of the oriental churches underlined that "the Holy Stool is ready" in order to offer the conflict parties a platform for negotiations. Leo XIV.
The Pope emphasized the urgency of peace and explained that war was never inevitable. In addition, he noticed that military disputes do not solve problems, but often only tighten. In this context, he appealed to the parties to the conflict to overcome their hostility and to see themselves as humans, not only as rivals. Cardinal Robert F. Prevost supported this message and spoke about the hope that can also exist in times of war.
planned conversations and humanitarian aid
In this new phase of diplomatic efforts, a personal meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is planned. The first exchange between the two, a telephone conversation, described Selenskyj as "very warm and really substantial". Selenskyj is expected to arrive in Rome soon to take part in the opening fair of the new Pope and continue the discussions.
In the meantime, the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in further conversations in Istanbul remains unclear. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow confirmed evidence of a Russian delegation in Turkey, while Selenskyj is still skeptical due to already planned meetings with other heads of state.demand for diplomacy and peace
Supporting the requirements of Pope Leo XIV had described the Ukraine War as the "deep wound of the family of humanity" in a letter to the nuncio in Russia. He squote the immeasurable suffering caused by war, especially for children. This happened on the occasion of the 1,000th War day on which he demanded the need for increased diplomatic efforts.
Francis appealed to those responsible to provide the dialogue about violence and emphasized that no one may be killed in the name of God. He also calls for reconciliation and cultivation of peace. The Vatican will play a key role in the continuing efforts to dialogue to give hope to the opposing parties and end the horror of war.
The current developments represent a crucial moment to promote the possibility of a peace process in the Ukraine conflict, while the world is still hoping for the stabilization of the region.
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