Pope Leo Calls for Dialogue: A Quest for Peace in Ukraine

Pope Leo met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, emphasizing the importance of ongoing dialogue for achieving a just and lasting peace. The Vatican's statement highlighted the pope's hope for successful diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

Pope Leo underscored the importance of dialogue in achieving a "just and lasting peace" during a meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to a statement from the Vatican.

The pontiff reiterated the necessity of continuing discussions and conveyed his strong hope that current diplomatic efforts would bring about a just resolution to the ongoing conflict.

The visit highlighted Pope Leo's commitment to using dialogue as a key tool in fostering international peace and stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)