The president is set to announce the new measures on his trip to Europe, while the Pentagon says it has seen indications that Ukraine is launching offensive operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has extended an invitation for Pope Francis to visit his war-torn country amid Russia’s invasion.
While the Vatican has not made concrete plans for a papal visit, Zelensky said after a call with the pope Tuesday that a trip was possible. “I believe that we will be able to organize this important visit, which will unequivocally support each of us, each of the Ukrainians,” Zelensky said in a video address.a Catholic news show
that the situation may be “too dangerous” for a visit, but said, “I know that Pope Francis wants to do all that is possible for him in order to contribute for peace, so I know for sure that he is evaluating, he is thinking about all the possibilities.”to a Rome hospital caring for Ukrainian children, several of about 50 young refugees have been hospitalized there since the war began, according to the Vatican., offering thanks to the country for accepting Ukrainian refugees.
“I thanked His Holiness for a clear and strong position against the war and for his prayers for Ukraine,” he said.
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