Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that discussions about Pope Leo XIV's trip to Ukraine are premature. The pope is considering an invitation from President Zelensky, but no decision has been made yet. Key information Cardinal Pietro Parolin believes that discussions about Pope Leo XIV's trip to Ukraine are premature.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has received lists of Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity. Source: Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War on Telegram Details: It is noted that the meeting with the Pope took place with the assistance of the Coordination Headquarters and the Embassy of Ukraine to the Holy See and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first Sunday blessing and an address calling for peace in Ukraine and Gaza.