Pope Leo XIV receives Zelenski after the start of his pontificate

The Pope Leo XIV He received this Sunday from an audience to the President of Ukraine, Volodimir ZelenskiAfter attending the Pontificate, Mass starts.

The Pope has welcomed the Ukrainian representation during the ceremony in the Vatican, led by Zenski and his wife, Olena Zenska. The outer top, Andrii Sibiga has also accompanied Zelenski; The head of the Presidency Office, Andriy Yermak; And the Ukrainian ambassador of the Holy chair, including Andrii Yurash.

After the audience, Zenski thanked the Pope for his attitude: “We thank the Vatican for his willingness to serve the direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia,” Zenski added before he insisted his willingness to dialogue “in any format to obtain tangible results.”

Moreover, Zenski also met after the mass of Leo XIV JD VanceVice president of the United States. The meeting between the two took place behind Villa Taverna, the home of the American ambassador in Italy, and the American State Secretary, Marco Rubio and Andriy Yermak, head of the President of Ukraine’s office, also participated.

The presidents of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenand from the Eurocamara, Roberta MesolaThis Sunday I emphasized the message of Pope Leo XIV for peace.

Von der Laden has indicated that it is a message “that resonates deeply, all over the world, and especially on our continent.” “In Europe we know that peace cannot be taken for granted. You have to build it, take care of it and appreciate it,” he emphasized.