Ukraine: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Humanitarian Aid, Safe Evacuation of Civilians in Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 19, expressing hope that food and medical aid could reach civilians in Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, and that they could be evacuated safely, Vatican News reported.
According to the Holy See Press Office, “the Holy Father recalled the grave situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and made reference to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he had presented to the President of the Russian Federation”.
The Pope also expressed his hope that “cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid”, as well as for the “voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population”.
The Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.
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