https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-endContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-endhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-end#u53705Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:35:38 +0000Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher completed a five-day mission to Moscow from August 24 to 28 to advocate for dialogue and humanitarian assistance in the Ukraine war. Gallagher stated that diplomacy offers a possible solution to the conflict. While the Holy See continues its long-term engagement via the Russian Embassy and Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Giovanni d'Aniello, the Kremlin maintains that conditions for negotiations are not currently met. This diplomatic effort coincided with an unannounced visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe on August 25.Why it mattersThe Vatican is at https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-endhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-end#u52294Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:25:54 +0000Vatican's Archbishop Paul Gallagher met with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, to push for a diplomatic end to the Ukraine war. Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky reported critical infrastructure damage in several regions. Meanwhile, Russia threatened to strike British military sites in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory with UK-supplied weapons.Why it mattersThe Vatican's diplomatic effort aims to maintain open communication channels with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European leaders are also engaging with Ukraine, with s https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-endhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vatican-foreign-minister-in-moscow-says-ukraine-war-must-end#u49810Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:55:35 +0000Archbishop Paul Gallagher visited Moscow to call for an end to the war in Ukraine through political and diplomatic processes rather than military means. Gallagher met with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, to advocate for negotiations supported by the international community. The visit aims to maintain open communication channels between the Vatican and Russia. This diplomatic effort occurs as other European leaders travel to Kyiv.Why it mattersThe Vatican maintains a policy of quiet diplomacy to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Archbishop Gallagher s