Pope Leo XIV warns Trump approach threatens US-Europe alliance after Zelenskyy meeting
American pontiff says excluding Europe from Ukraine peace talks "not realistic."
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Pope Leo XIV calls for European role in Ukraine peace, marking shift from predecessor who praised Russia’s “greatness”
The first American pope calls for Europe's role and singles out Italy as potential intermediary.
Pope expresses sorrow for Ukrainian prisoners and victims of war. Zelenskyy asks for help to return prisoners
This marks a shift in a pope's stance on the war in Ukraine as his predecessor, Pope Francis, was more ambiguous in his statements toward Russian aggression.
ISW: Putin speaks to Pope, blames Ukraine for war, keeps posing as peace-seeking, while offering no concessions
Despite diplomatic language, Moscow remains committed to total Ukrainian capitulation.
Zelenskyy hopes to attend first Mass of new Pope
Ukraine's leader hopes to use Pope Leo's installation ceremony as a diplomatic opportunity, following his successful meeting with President Trump during Pope Francis's funeral.
After condemning Russian aggression, Pope Leo XIV may make Ukraine one of his first foreign visits
Earlier, Leo XIV said the world was experiencing a “third world war in pieces" and that he carried “the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people” in his heart.
Reagan Republican in the Vatican: Why Pope Leo XIV’s conservatism is a boon for Ukraine
Traditional conservative rather than populist firebrand, the new pontiff revives Cold War clarity on Russian aggression.
Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia’s war in Ukraine, says world is experiencing “third world war in pieces”
Earlier, the first American pontiff explicitly labeled Russia's actions in Ukraine as "imperialist."
Ukraine hopes for visit from newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Ukraine's FM welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s election, emphasizing Ukraine’s hope for moral leadership to end Russia’s war and restore justice.