Ukraine expects Russia to suspend hostilities during any papal trip – envoy
Rome, Italy Reuters Ukraine would expect Russia to suspend hostilities during an eventual papal visit to Kyiv, the Ukrainian ambassador to the Vatican told Reuters on Thursday. Ambassador Andriy Yurash spoke hours after he met Pope Francis and top Vatican officials to formally present his credentials. “We discussed many things on the agenda right now, […]
Kyiv mayor invites Pope to make peace plea in Ukrainian capital
Vatican City Reuters The mayor of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has urged Pope Francis to travel to the city even in the current circumstances, saying his presence there was “key” to saving lives and achieving peace. A letter by Vitaliy Klitschko to the Pope followed earlier invitations by Ukraine’s Byzantine-rite Catholic leader and Ukraine’s ambassador […]