https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-has-called-putin-to-request-supplies-and-evacuation-for-occupied-city-of-oleshkyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-has-called-putin-to-request-supplies-and-evacuation-for-occupied-city-of-oleshkyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-has-called-putin-to-request-supplies-and-evacuation-for-occupied-city-of-oleshky#u135914Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:01:14 +0000Pope Leo held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to advocate for a humanitarian ceasefire in the occupied city of Oleshky. The Vatican stated the Pope pushed for civilian supplies and evacuation assistance in the conflict zone. The Kremlin confirmed the call took place and reported that Putin expressed support for the Vatican initiative to aid civilians in Oleshky. The pope engaged in diplomacy despite his ongoing recovery from recent lung surgery. This high-level dialogue highlights the Vatican's continued diplomatic efforts to address civilian suffering in Uk