Pope Leo Pushes Putin For Ceasefire
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MOSCOW, Oct 16 - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Pope Leo in a phone call on Friday that he supported a Vatican initiative to help deliver supplies to civilians in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine and was ready to cooperate on the matter.
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"The Vatican’s intention to help create the conditions necessary to ensure the safety of the town’s population and to organise vital supplies has been supported," the Kremlin said in a statement.
The statement added that Leo “reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace”.
“His post-operative recovery allows him to carry out his normal daily activities completely on his own,” said a medical update signed by Leo’s personal physician Dr Luigi Carbone and the head of thoracic surgery, Dr Stefano Margaritora.
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On October 16, President Vladimir Putin agreed to cooperate with Pope Leo's request to help deliver aid to Oleshky, a town under Russian control since February 2022 in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The Vatican reported that the pope called Putin to arrange a ceasefire for humanitarian aid, while the Kremlin stated support for cooperation without mentioning a ceasefire explicitly. Both sides accuse each other of blocking…
Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo's plea for aid for Ukrainian town →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyPope Leo spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday while recovering from surgery for lung cancer, urging him to establish a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city in Ukraine’s Kherson region occupied by Russia. The Vatican reported that Pope Leo emphasized the need for aid delivery and safe civilian evacuation due to severe shortages of food and medicine in the area. This call indicates the pope is…
From hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city →Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after lung cancer surgery, as evidenced by his ability to conduct official business and lead religious services while hospitalized in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday. During a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, Ukraine, advocating for a ceasefire and assistance for civilians. The Kremlin reported…
Pope Leo recovering well, speaks with Putin on Ukraine →While recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to urge a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, where humanitarian aid has not been allowed since May due to ongoing conflict. The Vatican reported that during their conversation, Pope Leo expressed concern about the severe humanitarian crisis and called for measures to deliver food and medical assistance and allow…
Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine city →Pope Leo XIV, while recovering from lung surgery, called Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16, 2026, urging him to declare a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid and evacuation of civilians. The Vatican reported that during the call, Pope Leo expressed concern over the severe living conditions in Oleshky, which has lacked essential services since May. Putin responded by emphasizing…
Pope Leo XIV calls Putin, urges ceasefire as he recovers from lung surgery →Analysis
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- 16 Oct
MOSCOW, Oct 16 - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Pope Leo in a phone call on Friday that he supported a Vatican initiative to help deliver supplies to civilians in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine and was ready to cooperate on the matter.
- 17 Oct
The pope is expected to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer service on Sunday either from the hospital or the Vatican.
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17 Oct Pope Leo XIV calls Putin, urges ceasefire as he recovers from lung surgeryPope Leo XIV, while recovering from lung surgery, called Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16, 2026, urging him to declare a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid and evacuation of civilians. The Vatican reported that during the call, Pope Leo expressed concern over the severe living conditions in Oleshky, which has lacked essential services since May. Putin responded by emphasizing…New York Post
16 Oct Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine cityWhile recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to urge a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, where humanitarian aid has not been allowed since May due to ongoing conflict. The Vatican reported that during their conversation, Pope Leo expressed concern about the severe humanitarian crisis and called for measures to deliver food and medical assistance and allow…Fox News16 Oct Pope Leo recovering well, speaks with Putin on UkrainePope Leo XIV is recovering well after lung cancer surgery, as evidenced by his ability to conduct official business and lead religious services while hospitalized in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday. During a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, Ukraine, advocating for a ceasefire and assistance for civilians. The Kremlin reported…Sydney Morning Herald
16 Oct Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo's plea for aid for Ukrainian townOn October 16, President Vladimir Putin agreed to cooperate with Pope Leo's request to help deliver aid to Oleshky, a town under Russian control since February 2022 in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The Vatican reported that the pope called Putin to arrange a ceasefire for humanitarian aid, while the Kremlin stated support for cooperation without mentioning a ceasefire explicitly. Both sides accuse each other of blocking…The Straits Times
16 Oct From hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine cityPope Leo spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday while recovering from surgery for lung cancer, urging him to establish a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city in Ukraine’s Kherson region occupied by Russia. The Vatican reported that Pope Leo emphasized the need for aid delivery and safe civilian evacuation due to severe shortages of food and medicine in the area. This call indicates the pope is…South China Morning Post16 Oct Kremlin says Putin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in OleshkyRussian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Pope Leo via phone on Friday, during which Putin expressed support for a Vatican initiative aimed at delivering aid to civilians in Oleshky, a town controlled by Russia in southern Ukraine. The Vatican had earlier requested that Putin agree to a truce to facilitate the entry of supplies and an evacuation for residents. Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of hindering…The Straits Times
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