https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russia#u53081Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:45:17 +0000Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States, concluded his five-day visit to Russia on August 28. The trip included talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President's aide Yury Ushakov, focusing on international issues and the Ukraine conflict. The Holy See described the visit as a demonstration of its commitment to dialogue and pursuit of peace.Why it mattersThe visit comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and Russia's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The Holy See has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to f https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russia#u50654Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:20:48 +0000Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher is conducting a five-day working visit to Russia that began Monday, August 25. After initial talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the war in Ukraine, Gallagher met one-on-one with Yury Ushakov, the Russian president's aide for international affairs, on Thursday to discuss topical international issues. The mission also included a visit to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Russian side described current relations between the Vatican and Russia as friendly, pragmatic, and trustworthy despite geopolitical shifts.Why it mattersThis trip m https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/archbishop-gallagher-begins-visit-to-russia#u49562Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:05:43 +0000Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, visited Moscow on August 25, 2026, to urge an end to the war in Ukraine. Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gallagher stated that the conflict cannot be resolved by military means and must be settled through political and diplomatic processes. He called for immediate negotiations supported by the international community. This visit represents the first face-to-face talks between the Vatican and Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.Why it