War in UkraineOne year on

Ukraine’s Zelensky Asks Pope Francis to Condemn Russian Aggression, Support Restoration of Ukrainian Territory

Pontiff has volunteered to serve as an intermediary in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

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ROME—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Pope Francis to support Kyiv’s formula for peace—based on returning Ukraine’s territory—in a pointed message to the pontiff, who has refused to explicitly condemn Russia’s invasion. 

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