Pope Leo XIV received lists of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

The representative of the families of prisoners of war handed the lists of Ukrainian soldiers to the new Pope of Rome

The representative of the families of prisoners of war handed the lists of Ukrainian soldiers, who are in Russian captivity, to the new Pope of Rome. This was reported by Glavkom with reference to the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

Pope Leo XIV communicates with the communities of Eastern Catholic Churches

Leo XIV held a meeting with the communities of Eastern Catholic Churches, among which the largest was the delegation of believers headed by the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Blessed Sviatoslav. The Metropolitan congratulated the Pope of Rome on his election. The Pope of Rome emphasized that his heart is with Ukraine.

'My heart is with the martyred and beloved people of Ukraine. Let's do everything possible to achieve a truly just and lasting peace as soon as possible! And may all the captives be freed, and may the children return to their families,' the Pope of Rome emphasized.

President Zelensky expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV

President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Pope Leo XIV for his proposal to mediate in restoring peace around the world. As reported, the President of Ukraine plans to participate in the inaugural mass of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, if circumstances allow.

According to Yermak, the participation of the President of Ukraine in the mass depends on the results of the negotiations that will take place this week in Turkey.

During his visit to Italy, President Zelensky also emphasized the importance of support from the Catholic community and clergy in Ukraine's struggle for peace and resolving the situation in the eastern part of the country.