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Pope Leo XIV asks Putin for humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV requested a humanitarian ceasefire in the city of Oleshky during a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking from Gemelli Hospital, the Pope asked for a truce in the Kherson region to allow for the delivery of food and medical supplies and to ensure the safe, voluntary evacuation of civilians.

This conversation marks the second phone call between the two leaders since June 4, 2025. During the call, the Pope expressed deep concern regarding the humanitarian situation in Oleshky and reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to peace and dialogue.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated his hope that President Putin accepts the Pope's request. The call follows previous reports from Ukrainian churches regarding the critical situation in the occupied city.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV asks Putin for humanitarian truce in Oleshky

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV asks Putin for humanitarian truce in Kherson

Earlier version, Friday 16 October

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Earlier version, Friday 16 October

Pope Leo XIV asks Vladimir Putin for humanitarian truce

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 16, 10:45 PM Niedziela Polski Leon XIV rozmawiał z Putinem, ujął się za Ukrainą
  2. Oct 16, 8:42 AM ACI Stampa Italiano Il presidente russo Putin chiama Leone XIV
  3. Oct 16, 8:28 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV rozmawiał z Putinem o Ukrainie
  4. Oct 16, 8:41 AM Vatican News Русский Лев XIV попросил Путина о прекращении огня для доставки помощи в Алешки
  5. Oct 16, 8:32 AM Vatican News Pope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian President
  6. Oct 16, 8:49 AM Agência Ecclesia Português Vaticano: Papa pede trégua humanitária a Vladimir Putin
  7. Oct 16, 8:40 AM Famiglia Cristiana Italiano Telefonata Leone-Putin. Il Papa chiede una tregua alimentare
  8. Oct 16, 9:16 AM ACI Prensa Español León XIV habla por teléfono con Putin y le pide una tregua humanitaria para evacuar Oleshky
  9. Oct 16, 9:36 AM Religión Digital Español León XIV habla desde el hospital con Putin para pedirle una tregua con Ucrania y ofrecerle diálogo
  10. Oct 16, 8:36 AM Vatican News Svenska Påven ber i ett telefonsamtal med Putin om humanitär vapenvila i Kherson
  11. Oct 16, 9:15 AM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch Aufruf zum Waffenstillstand / Papst in Klinik telefoniert mit Putin
  12. Oct 16, 9:15 AM Vatican News العربية البابا يطلب هُدنة إنسانية في منطقة خيرسون خلال اتصال هاتفي مع بوتين
  13. Oct 16, 8:30 AM Vatican News Italiano Il Papa al telefono con Putin chiede tregua umanitaria nella regione di Kherson
  14. Oct 16, 9:03 AM Alfa y Omega Español El Papa llama a Putin tres días después de operarse y le pide una tregua en Jersón
  15. Oct 16, 9:34 AM Rome Reports Pope and Putin Discuss Peace in Ukraine During Phone Call From Hospital
  16. Oct 16, 9:32 AM Archeparchy of Kyiv-Halyč Українська Папа Лев XIV обговорив із путіним гуманітарну катастрофу в Олешках, про яку раніше заявляли українські Церкви
  17. Oct 16, 9:32 AM Vatican News עברית האפיפיור קורא להפסקת אש הומניטרית באולשקי בשיחתו עם נשיא רוסיה
  18. Oct 16, 9:45 AM Vatican News Hrvatski Papa u telefonskom razgovoru s predsjednikom Putinom zatražio humanitarno primirje u Hersonskoj oblasti

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