Pope Leo XIV has insisted that Europe must play a central role in any Ukraine peace agreement , whilst launching a sharp rebuke at the Trump administration for what he described as attempts to "break apart" the historic transatlantic alliance.

Speaking to journalists following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , who is currently touring European capitals to secure backing for Kyiv , the American pontiff addressed the pressing need for a ceasefire and outlined the Vatican's ongoing work to help repatriate Ukrainian children removed by Russian forces.

When questioned about the American peace proposal and concerns that European nations were being marginalised in negotiations, Leo delivered his response as he departed his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, emphasising

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