Pope Francis called the war in Ukraine pointless and urged for a fair peace

According to hvylya.net: The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, expressed support for Ukraine amid the war. He expressed sympathy for the Ukrainian people and called for a fair peace, highlighting the hardships they are experiencing.

The statement was published on the Pope's official page on social media X. In the post, he expressed support for the suffering Ukraine, backing all segments of the population who are going through tough times due to the war.

Thank you, Your Holiness, @Pontifex, for your constant prayers and sympathy for Ukraine and our people. Together we must stop this arbitrary Russian aggression and protect innocent lives. A fair peace is needed. We would also be deeply grateful for your help in bringing all our people back...

— Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) June 28, 2025

Response from the President of Ukraine

In turn, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed gratitude to the Pope for his prayers and sympathy towards Ukrainians. He called for united efforts to counter Russian aggression and emphasized the importance of achieving peace.

Zelensky also asked the Pope to help in bringing back Ukrainian prisoners to the country. He expressed gratitude for any support to the troops and civilians who are being held captive in Russia against their will.

Pope Leo XIV expressed his support for Ukraine amid the war, showed sympathy, and called for a fair peace, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the Pope's statement, urging for united efforts to counter aggression and asking for help in bringing prisoners back home.