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Russia-Ukraine War

Pope Leo XIV gives his Sunday Angelus address from the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Aug. 24, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

President Zelenskyy Shares Letter from Pope Leo XIV on Ukraine’s Independence Day 

Aug 24, 2025

“With a heart wounded by the violence that ravages your land, I address you on this day of your national feast,” the pope wrote in the letter.

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Fasting and Prayer for Peace on Friday, Aug. 22

Aug 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with the liturgical feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the gates of Castel Gandolfo on Aug. 19, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Looks to Ukraine with Hope: "We must work hard, pray hard"

Aug 20, 2025

On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work and prayer are needed to achieve peace.

Before the Angelus on July 13, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass for local Catholics, religious leaders, and civil authorities at the 17th-century Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo’s main square. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo Calls for Peaceful Resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine Wars Ahead of Trump-Putin Meeting

Aug 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin.

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) speaks to journalists at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi on May 19, 2025, after a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. / Credit: VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Vatican Might Host Imminent Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, U.S. President Trump Says after Call with Russian President

May 19, 2025

Trump said that following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations that the Vatican might host. 

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Tells Ukrainian Youth to be Patriots, Pursue Peace Through Dialogue

Feb 1, 2025

In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war.

Pope Francis blesses small mobile medical unit being donated to Ukraine. / Credit: Dicastery for the Service of Charity

Pope Francis Sends Special Christmas Gift to the People of War-torn Ukraine

Dec 19, 2024

In addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines.

Pope Francis greets a group of Ukrainian soldiers at the end of his weekly general audience on 23 May  2018 in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Credit: Aleteia

Church Leaders in South Africa Support Pope Francis Offer to Mediate Russia-Ukraine War

Mar 2, 2022

Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their “full support” for Pope Francis’ offer to arbitrate for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.