Let the weapons fall silent, let the bombings cease, let an immediate ceasefire be reached, and let dialogue be strengthened to pave the way toward peace," he said.

The aid comes as bishops talked about how Russia's attacks have put a strain on the country's energy infrastructure.

Last December, the pope met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, southeast of Rome. During the closed-door meeting, the pontiff reiterated the importance ...

This comes as the US tries to broker an elusive accord between Moscow and Kyiv. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pope Leo passionately called for swift peace in the Ukraine conflict during his Sunday address. Highlighting the extensive suffering and destruction, he urged the world to act decisively. The U.S.

I invite everyone to join in prayer for the embattled people of Ukraine,” Leo XIV said, “and for all those who suffer due to this war and every conflict in the world.” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, January 28, 2026.

As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Pope Leo XIV has sent a truckload of critical medical supplies and electric ...

Pope Leo XIV called on Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Sunday 11 January, highlighting the suffering of civilians. Source: Leo on X (Twitter) Quote: "In Ukraine, severe, ...

At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV also urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war approaches its fourth year, insisting peace ‘cannot be postponed.’ ...

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine has backed a ...