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Pope Leo XIV Calls for an End to Violence in Ukraine and More Space for Diplomacy

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about recent attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure and called for an end to the violence.
  • He urged parties to give dialogue and peace a chance, saying recent efforts to resume negotiations should produce concrete results.
  • His appeal came amid a renewed escalation of the war and recent diplomatic contacts involving U.S. envoys in Moscow and Kyiv.

Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to violence in Ukraine, urging the parties to make room for dialogue and diplomacy as attacks intensify across the country.

I have followed with a saddened heart the news of the violent attacks that have recently affected several cities and civilian infrastructures in Ukraine, causing the deaths of innocent people.

· Pope Leo XIVThe pope described his reaction to recent attacks in Ukraine.

“I have followed with a saddened heart the news of the violent attacks that have recently affected several cities and civilian infrastructures in Ukraine, causing the deaths of innocent people,” the pope said after Sunday’s Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square.

He appealed to those involved to “put an end to the violence,” “stop the destruction” and open their hearts “to dialogue and peace.” Leo XIV also expressed hope that efforts launched in recent days to restart negotiations would yield “concrete results.”

put an end to the violence

· Pope Leo XIVThe pope’s appeal for an end to the fighting.

“I hope that the efforts undertaken in these days to resume negotiations will open space for diplomacy,” he concluded.

stop the destruction

· Pope Leo XIVPart of the pope’s call for de-escalation.

The comments came during a new escalation in the war, marked by intensified Russian attacks on urban areas and infrastructure and a high number of civilian casualties. U.S. envoys have recently visited Moscow and Kyiv in an attempt to temporarily ease tensions. One proposal under discussion involved a possible limited pause in air attacks on the capitals, while fighting and bombardments continued.

I hope that the efforts undertaken in these days to resume negotiations will open space for diplomacy.

· Pope Leo XIVThe pope urged recent diplomatic efforts to lead to renewed negotiations.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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