Zelensky said that he sough support for his peace plan with the head of the Catholic Church, who has previously said that the Vatican is prepared to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a private conversation with Pope Francis Saturday at the Vatican, where the two discussed plans to end the war with Russia.The pontiff previously said that the Vatican is prepared to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine.Zelensky said following the meetingIn an interview on Italian state TV, Zelensky said the pontiff ”knows my position. The war is in Ukraine, that is why it has to be Ukraine’s plan” to bring peace.
The pair also “both agreed on the need to continue humanitarian efforts to support the population,” according to the statement.Zelensky and Pope Francis discussed plans to end the war with Russia.Zelensky said that he sought support for his peace plan from the head of the Catholic Church.He went on to say that he also spoke with the pontiff “about the tens of thousands of deported children. We must make every effort to return them home.
“The message is clear and simple,” Meloni told reporters after the meeting. “The future of Ukraine is a future of peace and freedom. And it’s the future of Europe, a future of peace and freedom, for which there are no other possible solutions.″
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Zelensky meets Pope Francis at Vatican for first time during Ukraine warPope Francis emphasized the importance of protecting “innocent victims of the conflict” in Ukraine in a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican on Saturday, the Vatican said in a news release.
Read more »
Zelensky to meet Pope Francis at Vatican for first time during Ukraine warZelensky is rallying his European allies this weekend ahead of a planned counteroffensive on the battlefield.
Read more »
Zelensky Talks Peace With Pope Francis and Italian LeadersUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to Pope Francis Saturday afternoon for the first time since Russia’s invasion—and gifted him with a bulletproof vest that was used by a Ukrainian soldier and later painted with and image of the Madonna.
Read more »
Zelensky arrives in Rome for meetings with Pope Francis, Italian leadersUkrainian President Volodymr Zelensky arrived in Rome on Saturday for talks with Italian officials and Pope Francis, who has said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to e…
Read more »
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the VaticanUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, telling the pontiff it was a great honor. Earlier on Saturday, during the Ukrainian leader’s visit to Rome, he also met with Italian officials. The pontiff has previously offered his efforts to try to end the war that Russia began with its invasion of Ukraine a year ago. Neither side immediately gave details of the talks. Earlier on Saturday, Zelenskyy received assurances from Italian leaders of continued military and financial support. Francis has previously said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to end the war.
Read more »