Pope Leo XIV Discusses Situation in Oleshky with Zelensky

Pope Leo XIV of Rome spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The information is being disseminated by the Holy See Press Office.

The conversation addressed the situation in the temporarily occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson region.

According to the Holy See, during the conversation the Pope mentioned the request for a "humanitarian ceasefire" that he addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin a few days ago.

"His Holiness expressed hope that cooperation between the two sides will ensure the delivery of food and medical assistance, as well as the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population," the statement says.