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Vatican Angelus, 11 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV appeals for safe passage of Black Sea grain

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the parties in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine to allow the safe transport of grain through the Black Sea. During the Angelus on October 11, the pope said the war in Ukraine causes suffering far beyond its borders, particularly in poor countries that depend on grain imports. He stated that the daily bread of millions of people should not be held hostage by the war.

The appeal follows a period of significant export declines. Estimates show that between July and September 2026, grain exports from the Black Sea region were 6.5 million tons lower than during the same period the previous year.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 11, 4:20 AM Aleteia Daily bread cannot be held hostage by war: Pope
  2. Oct 11, 4:22 AM Vatican News Français Guerre Ukraine-Russie: le Pape appelle à libérer les céréales pour les pays pauvres
  3. Oct 11, 5:56 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Papa:Vita Ukraine vyasababisha njaa katika nchi maskini,usafiri wa nafaka unapaswa kurahisishwa
  4. Oct 12, 2:31 AM kath.net Deutsch Papst an Russland: Getreide der Ukraine muss exportiert werden
  5. Oct 11, 11:10 PM Catholic World News Pontiff appeals for safe transport of grain through Black Sea (CWN)
  6. Oct 12, 2:09 AM Crux Pope appeals for safe passage of Black Sea grain, saying Ukraine is ‘tormented’

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