Pope Leo XIV had his first telephone conversation with putin and called on russia to make gesture that would promote peace

In a series of telephone conversations, on June 4, in the afternoon, Pope Leo XIV and russian leader vladimir putin took place. The Pope called on russia to make a gesture that would promote peace and stressed the importance of dialogue.

It was reported by Vatican News with reference to the spokesman for the Holy See.

Thus, the Vatican press service reported that during the conversation, in addition to issues of mutual interest, special attention was paid to the situation in Ukraine and the topic of peace.

In particular, the Pope called on the aggressor state russia to make a gesture that would promote peace. He also emphasized the importance of dialogue for establishing positive contacts between the parties and finding ways to resolve the conflict.

In addition, the humanitarian situation, the need to facilitate aid where needed, the ongoing efforts to exchange prisoners, and the value of the work being carried out in this regard by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi were discussed.

The Pope also thanked Patriarch Kirill for his greetings on the occasion of the beginning of his pontificate, and emphasized that common Christian values ​​can be a light that will help seek peace, protect life, and seek true religious freedom.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, Pope Leo XIV offered mediation to the warring parties in the world during a reception at the Vatican of representatives of 23 Christian Churches of the East.

On May 16, Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a place for a meeting between the Ukrainian and russian delegations after the breakdown of negotiations in Istanbul, which russian president vladimir putin did not attend.

Ukraine also handed over lists of Ukrainian prisoners to Pope Leo XIV.