Vatican's top diplomat in Moscow calls for end to war in Ukraine
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, the Vatican's chief diplomat, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, emphasized the urgent need to end the war in Ukraine, Reuters reports.
During a recent meeting in Moscow, the Vatican's top diplomat, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, engaged in his first face-to-face discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in nearly five years, as reported by Reuters. Gallagher stressed the urgent need to cease the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that the daily continuation of hostilities results in additional casualties and hinders future reconciliation efforts.
Speaking alongside Lavrov at a joint press conference after their meeting, Gallagher called for ending the conflict and focusing on what comes next. The two discussed potential paths to achieving peace and agreed to collaborate in the humanitarian sector, specifically in providing assistance to children impacted by the violence.
Gallagher reiterated the Vatican's commitment to offering spiritual, diplomatic, and humanitarian support, as well as facilitating dialogue aimed at bringing an end to the hostilities. The Pope has repeatedly expressed deep concern over the increasing number of civilian casualties in Ukraine.
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