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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with Pope Leo XIV. Both propose the Vatican as site for peace talks

VATICAN CITY, JUL 9 – Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV discussed peace efforts and the return of over 19,500 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, highlighting the Vatican's role as a potential mediator in the conflict.

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV on July 9, 2025, at Castel Gandolfo to discuss peace efforts and Ukraine's recovery.
  • The meeting took place in the context of Russia's large-scale military offensive launched against Ukraine in late February 2022, alongside a recent surge in Russian missile and drone assaults.
  • They discussed the urgent need for a just and lasting peace, with the Vatican willing to host high-level peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
  • Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace and emphasized reliance on the Vatican and the Pope to assist in providing a venue for leaders to meet and bring an end to the conflict.
  • Despite Russia dismissing the Vatican as a venue, Zelenskyy thanked the Pope for supporting the return of abducted Ukrainian children and appealed for continued help.
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Pope Leo XIV confirmed the Vatican's readiness to provide Russia and Ukraine with a platform for peace talks. After meeting with the pope, Zelenskiy said that he “hopes for the Vatican and His Holiness”.

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Zelenskyy visited Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday afternoon, July 9. The meeting took place at Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence, where he is currently on a two-week vacation. According to a Vatican statement, the two discussed "the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a just and lasting peace."

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Corriere Della Sera broke the news in Italy on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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