WorldRecovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukrainian city
Pope Leo XIV called Russian President Vladimir Putin from the hospital, urging a ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, so food and medical aid can reach residents and civilians can evacuate safely and voluntarily. The Vatican described severe humanitarian conditions, while the Kremlin blamed Ukraine. The pope’s doctors reported continued improvement after lung surgery.
Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukrainian city
World