Pope Leo urges concessions to end war in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV told European leaders that negotiators must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace as efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine continue to fail. Speaking on Monday, September 28, during a visit to France, the first US pope stated that the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect human life. He also urged Europe to welcome migrants and uphold the rule of law. The pontiff did not specify what territories or terms should be conceded.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV stated on Monday, September 28, that negotiators seeking to end war in Europe must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace.
- ✓ The remarks were made in Metz, France, during a visit by the first US pope to European leaders.
- ✓ Pope Leo did not specify what should be conceded to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- ✓ The pope stated that the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect human life.
What changed
Pope Leo XIV publicly called on European leaders and negotiators to sacrifice positions and make concessions to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Pope Leo Urges Concessions to End War in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV told European leaders that negotiators must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace as efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine continue to fail. Speaking on Monday, September 28, during a visit to France, the first US pope stated that the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect human life. He also urged Europe to welcome migrants and uphold the rule of law. The pontiff did not specify what territories or terms should be conceded.
Why it matters
The remarks were delivered in Metz, France, the home of founding figure Robert Schuman, during a trip that also highlighted broader European democracy and migrant integration. Pope Leo diverged once again from Trump while addressing European leaders. The appeal comes as diplomatic efforts to halt the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine struggle to gain traction.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV stated on Monday, September 28, that negotiators seeking to end war in Europe must be willing to sacrifice some positions to achieve peace.
- The remarks were made in Metz, France, during a visit by the first US pope to European leaders.
- Pope Leo did not specify what should be conceded to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The pope stated that the Catholic Church has an obligation to call for peace and respect human life.
What to watch next
- Formal responses from European leaders or negotiating parties regarding the pope's call for concessions
- Any follow-up statements from the Vatican clarifying the specifics of the proposed peace concessions
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (13)
- The New York Times — Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump
- CNN — Leo’s visit across France offers a more personal glimpse of the pope
- Reuters — Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on
- Vatican News — Pope: The future of Europe is not found in uniformity but in the harmony of differences
- politico.eu — Pope Leo urges concessions to end war in Ukraine
- www.theguardian.com — Pope urges concessions for peace amid war in Ukraine – video | Pope Leo XIV
- www.ukrinform.net — Pope Leo XIV calls for concessions to achieve peace in Ukraine amid protracted war - Ukrinform
- www.channelnewsasia.com — Pope Leo urges concessions for peace as Ukraine war drags on
- www.straitstimes.com — Pope urges Russia, Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end war
- tribune.com.pk — Pope Leo urges concessions for peace - The Express Tribune
- www.straitstimes.com — Pope Leo calls for peace and migrant integration in Europe
- meduza.io — Pope Leo XIV urges European leaders to be willing to make concessions to help end Russia–Ukraine war — but doesn’t say what should be conceded
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