Pope Francis Urges Continued Dialogue After Meeting with Zelenskiy
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
VATICAN CITY — Dec 9 (GeokHub) Pope Francis called for ongoing dialogue and diplomatic efforts following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, stressing the need for peace negotiations amid the ongoing war.
The Pope described their discussion as focused on “hope, reconciliation and the urgency of human dignity,” urging both sides in the conflict — and the global community — not to lose sight of humanitarian concerns and the possibility of a negotiated resolution.
Zelenskiy, who visited the Vatican as part of a European diplomatic outreach, expressed gratitude to the Pope for his support and appealed for stronger international backing to restore stability and protect civilians.
Observers say the meeting underscores the continuing role of spiritual and moral leadership in international diplomacy — where religious figures can help keep dialogue alive even when military and political tensions seem to dominate.
The message from the Vatican comes at a time when many in Europe and beyond are calling for peace-building efforts, ceasefire proposals, and renewed negotiations to end the conflict.
