Zelensky spoke by phone with Pope Francis and invited him to visit Ukraine

The Pope Francisco today he telephoned the president of Ukraine again, Volodymyr Zelenskywho assured the Pontiff that “he is the most awaited guest in the country.”

Franciscofor his part, told the Ukrainian president that is “praying and doing everything possible to end the war, caused after the invasion of Russia”as reported on Twitter by the Ukrainian ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yuash.

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“New gesture of support from the Pope Francisco: A few minutes ago the Holy Father called the President Zelensky. They had a promising conversation. The Pope said that he is praying and doing everything possible for the end of the war and Zelensky reiterated that His Holiness is the most anticipated guest in Ukraine”wrote the diplomat.

Francisco had already called the Russian president on February 26, when He expressed “his deep pain” for what was happening.

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A few days ago, the mayor of kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, also sent a letter to the Pope Francisco to invite you to visit the city in these times of war after the invasion of Russia or, if this is not possible, to participate in a videoconference to send a message to the population.

“We believe that the presence of the world’s religious leaders in person in kyiv is key to saving lives and paving the way for peace in our city, in our country, and everywhere.”, then wrote the mayor.

The Vatican confirmed the arrival of the letter and added that Francisco “He was close to the sufferings of the city, its people, those who had to flee and those who are called to manage it.”

Francisco Since the war began, he has made several appeals for it to stop, has shown his willingness to “do everything” to help resolve the conflict and has sent two cardinals to show his closeness to the Ukrainian people.

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Source: Elcomercio

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