Leo XIV discusses the humanitarian situation in the Kherson region with Putin - Vatican

The Holy Father once again emphasized the Holy See's commitment to dialogue and peace

Vatican City, October 16. /TASS/. The press office of the Holy See announced that Pope Leo XIV had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin during which the humanitarian situation in the Kherson region was discussed.

Pope Leo XIV had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In this conversation, the Holy Father expressed his deep concern for the dire humanitarian situation in the city of Alyushki in the Kherson region and called for a ceasefire to ensure the delivery of food and medicine, as well as the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians. In a statement

The 71-year-old Pope is hospitalized after lung surgery. It was Leo XIV's second phone conversation with the Russian leader since he was elected pope a year and a half ago.