Pope Leo XIV receives Zelenski after the beginning of the pontificate, where he asked for “Just Peace” for Ukraine
Him Pope Leo XIV received this Sunday In an audience to the president of Ukraine, Volodimir ZelenskiAfter participating in the initial mass of the pontifical, according to the images disclosed by the Holy See.
The pontiff welcomed the Ukrainian representation during the Vatican ceremony, led by Zelenski and his wifeOlena Zelenska, and in the images you see the Ukrainian president I hold your hand of the Pope.
They also accompanied Zelenski the Outdoor supportAndrii Sibiga; the head of the office of the Presidency, Andriy Yermak; And the Ukrainian ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash, among others.
Before the meeting, Zelenski thanked Leo XIV the petition in favor of “right peace” That the Pope made this Sunday at the ceremony of his intronation, attended by more than 150 delegations from all over the world, including Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president also expressed his desire That call is “listened”.
“We appreciate the special words pronounced during the solemn mass on the need for peace and attention paid to Ukraine and our people. Each nation deserves to live in peace and security “, Zelenski wrote in networks.
And he added: “We extend our congratulations for the beginning of this special mission. That the prayers are listened to For good peace and a decent life for everyone. “
“THE Martyred Ukraine In the end he expects negotiations for the right and lasting peace (…) we implose Mary’s intercession to give us the gift of peace and grant comfort to those who suffer, “said the new pontiff this Sunday.
The pontificate from Leo XIV Mass was gathered this Sunday in the Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano a Numerous authoritiesLike the Vice -President of the United States, JD VanceWith which the Ukrainian president also met later.
Before the start of the mass, it was seen as vance He got up to tighten his hand by Zelenski, who was welcomed, in a gesture of relaxation after the angry meeting they held in the oval office with President Donald Trump in February.
The arrival of Zelenski in the Vatican occurs at a time when Ukraine and Russia have just celebrated in Istanbul the First direct negotiations From 2022 in search of a high fire.
