Pope Leo XIV expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, calling for a ceasefire to allow aid deliveries and the safe evacuation of civilians, the Vatican said.
The pope called for a halt to hostilities to enable the delivery of food and medical assistance to the city in the Kherson region.
He also called for the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.
During the dialogue, both sides underscored the importance of cooperation between Moscow and the Vatican in promoting spiritual and moral values, protecting Christians, and safeguarding religious sites worldwide; they also expressed a strong commitment to continuing the interreligious dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian leader expressed appreciation for the Holy See’s willingness to contribute to its resolution and acknowledged the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the Vatican.
In response to concerns raised by the Pontiff about the situation of civilians in the Russian-held town of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, Putin provided a detailed explanation regarding the responsibility of the Kyiv regime for the complex humanitarian situation in the area.
In this context, Moscow supported the Holy See’s intention to assist in establishing secure conditions for the population and in organizing the delivery of essential supplies.
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