Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV following his inauguration Mass.
The Pope offered the Vatican as a venue to discuss peace between Ukraine and Russia.
“The authority and voice of the Holy See can play an important role in ending this war,” Zelensky stated.
“We thank the Vatican for its willingness to serve as a platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. We are ready for dialogue in any format for the sake of tangible results. We appreciate the support for Ukraine and the clear voice in defense of a just and lasting peace,” he said.
