"I have said that I would like to go to Ukraine. Let's see now what I find when I get home. For the moment, I would like to go to Kazakhstan. That wouldn't be too rigorous of a journey. There wouldn't be a lot of movement. There is a congress of religions. But for the moment, everything remains as is," the Pontifex told Vatican News asked about his plans to visit Ukraine.The Catholic Church leader also mentioned his plans to visit South Sudan and Congo, but stressed, "I have all the goodwill in the world, but let's see what my leg says," referring to his health issues. Pope Francis acknowledged that his ailing health may force him to retire early as Pontifex after he struggled with a week-long Canadian pilgrimage because of strained knee ligaments.
Ukraine launches new border offensive in Kursk, despite Russian complete “liberation” claims
Russians sources claim that Ukrainian forces attempted to breach the Russian border near Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast on 4 May, but were halted at the frontier by artillery and drone strikes.
