Pope calls for end to violence and an opportunity for dialogue

Pope Leo XIV yesterday expressed his concern over recent attacks in various cities in Ukraine, calling for an opportunity for dialogue between the parties involved in the conflict. "With a heavy heart I followed the news of violent attacks that recently affected several cities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, causing the death of innocent people," said the Pope after the Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square. Leo XIV made a new appeal to "end the violence" and "stop" the conflicts. The Supreme Pontiff expressed his solidarity with the victims and their families, emphasizing the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that continues to affect the region. This statement comes at a time of escalating tension in Ukraine, where attacks have caused civilian casualties and destroyed essential infrastructure.