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Pope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian President
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, Kherson region.
- The Pope called for a ceasefire to enable the delivery of food, medical aid, and the safe evacuation of civilians from the conflict zone.
- The Holy See reaffirmed its commitment to promoting dialogue and peace between the parties involved.
- Pope Leo XIV has been hospitalized since Tuesday following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
- This recent call follows a previous conversation between Pope Leo and President Putin on June 4, 2025; Oleshky is located on the frontline of the Russian-occupied Kherson region along the Dnieper River.
