Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aid
Pope Leo XIV has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling for humanitarian aid and cooperation to allow food and medical assistance to reach those affected by the conflict, particularly in the city of Oleshky. The Pope previously urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky. The city is under Russian siege, with 2,000 people reportedly trapped without food.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone.
- ✓ The Pope called for humanitarian aid and cooperation to allow food and medical assistance to reach those affected.
- ✓ The city of Oleshky is under Russian siege, with significant humanitarian needs.
- ✓ Pope Leo XIV previously urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky.
What changed
The Pope's phone call with President Zelensky marks a continued effort by the Pope to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, following his previous call with President Putin.
Live updates
-
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling for humanitarian aid and cooperation to allow food and medical assistance to reach those affected by the conflict, particularly in the city of Oleshky. The Pope previously urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky. The city is under Russian siege, with 2,000 people reportedly trapped without food.
Why it matters
The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in significant humanitarian needs, with various cities and towns under siege or heavily affected. Pope Leo XIV has taken steps to address the crisis, including phone calls with key leaders and plans for humanitarian assistance. The Pope's efforts aim to bring attention and relief to those affected by the conflict.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone.
- The Pope called for humanitarian aid and cooperation to allow food and medical assistance to reach those affected.
- The city of Oleshky is under Russian siege, with significant humanitarian needs.
- Pope Leo XIV previously urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky.
- The Pope's call with Zelensky followed a previous call with Putin on October 16.
What to watch next
- The Pope's planned mission to Ukraine by Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín from October 27 to 30
- Further developments in the conflict and humanitarian situation in Oleshky and other affected areas
- Potential outcomes of the Pope's calls with world leaders regarding a ceasefire and humanitarian aid
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (14)
- CNN — Pope Leo to lead Sunday prayers as he recovers from lung surgery, Vatican says
- The New York Times — Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege
- The Washington Post — Pope speaks to Putin from hospital, voices concern over Ukraine
- Vatican News — Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aid
- Reuters — Pope Leo urges Zelenskiy to cooperate with Russia on aid for Oleshky
- Bloomberg.com — Pope Leo XIV, Zelenskyy Speak in Phone Call, Vatican Says
- Euronews.com — Pope Leo XIV holds call with Zelenskyy, Vatican says
- Aleteia EN — Pope Leo XIV calls Zelensky, renews ceasefire plea
- www.catholicnewsworld.com — BREAKING Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Ukraine's President ...
- www.kyivpost.com — Pope Leo XIV Speaks With Zelensky After Putin Call on ...
- www.vaticannews.va — Papal Almoner to travel to Ukraine to bring Pope’s closeness
- www.vaticannews.va — Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for ...
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community