Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday morning at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and humanitarian concerns linked to the conflict.

According to a statement from the Holy See Press Office, the meeting was warm and respectful, with both leaders focusing mainly on the war and its impact on civilians. Pope Leo repeated his call for continued dialogue and expressed his strong hope that diplomatic efforts would lead to a just and lasting peace.

A major point of discussion was the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war and the urgent need to ensure the safe return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. Both sides agreed that this remains one of the most painful and pressing humanitarian issues.

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