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Pope Holds Private Meeting with Ukrainian President - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

On May 18, Pope Leo XIV held a private audience at the Vatican alongside the wife of Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The meeting followed failed peace talks in Istanbul on May 15 and ongoing Vatican efforts to facilitate prisoner exchanges and the return of children taken to Russia.
During the meeting, Zelenskyy expressed readiness for dialogue in any format and appreciation for the Vatican’s support and role as a platform for negotiations.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the failure of Istanbul talks tragic and emphasized hopes for a slow process toward peace; Zelenskyy stressed the need for an unconditional ceasefire.
The Vatican’s involvement suggests potential facilitation of direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, while Zelenskyy and U.S. Officials continue efforts to achieve tangible diplomatic results.

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