Pope urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate
Pope Leo XIV urged Russia and Ukraine to sit down and engage in dialogue to resolve their differences, criticizing growing military spending and saying billions could instead address hunger, housing and unemployment. Speaking after a trip to France, he said the Church will continue to press world leaders for non-violent solutions. His remarks coincided with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting casualties from Russian strikes on Kyiv, including a hit on the Academy of Sciences that left one person dead and six injured, and renewed calls to pressure those who finance and produce Russia's weapons.
Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Context
The pope spoke after his trip to France. Fighting continued and Kyiv was struck, causing casualties. The next steps could include renewed pressure campaigns or calls for direct talks.
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