POPE LEO XIV CALLS PEACE IN UKRAINE “AN URGENT NECESSITY”
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Pope Leo XIV has described peace in Ukraine as “an urgent necessity,” renewing his appeal for an immediate ceasefire ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Speaking during his regular Sunday address at St Peter’s Square, the American-born pontiff urged world leaders to take responsible decisions that would bring an end to the war.
“Peace cannot be postponed. It is an urgent necessity that must find space in hearts and be translated into responsible decisions,” he said.
“I strongly renew my appeal: may the weapons fall silent, may the bombings cease, may a ceasefire be reached without delay, and may dialogue be strengthened to open the way to peace.”
Ukraine will on February 24 mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, a conflict that has devastated cities, displaced millions of civilians and resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
Moscow currently controls nearly a fifth of Ukrainian territory and has continued its advance, particularly in the eastern Donbas region, despite sustaining heavy losses and facing repeated Ukrainian strikes on military and logistical targets.
Meanwhile, the United States has been engaging both parties in efforts to bring an end to the war, facilitating multiple rounds of talks in recent weeks. However, no significant breakthrough has yet been achieved.
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