Ol' Man Zelensky Pitches to New Pope Leo XIV for Ukraine's Cause
Hope for backing from the freshly elected Pope Leo XIV for Ukraine's cause expressed by President Zelensky - Aspiring for endorsement from the freshly appointed Pope Leo XIV, Ukraine's leader Zelensky expresses optimism.
Hey there! Let's chat about the beef between Ukraine and Russia, shall we? It's a real pickle, innit? Well, our man Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, has been reaching out to the big cheese, the new Pope Leo XIV, hoping he'll lend a helping hand.
Zelensky's been vocal about the Vatican's stance on international law, denouncing Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and safeguarding innocent citizens. He wishes the new Pope a mix of brains, creativity, and grit—both spiritual and physical—to carry out his mission.
Now, hold your horses, because the Holy See hasn't explicitly declared support for Ukraine in this ongoing dogfight. But, Zelensky and his foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, have high hopes for Pope Leo XIV's moral leadership to put an end to this mess and secure a fair peace deal. They've pointed out the Holy See's consistent stance in condemning Russia's shenanigans and upholding international law.
To be clear, the Pope hasn't made a peep about the Ukraine-Russia situation, but Ukrainian leaders are pretty chuffed about his election and are keeping their fingers crossed for a visit and continued support from the Vatican. Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv has even phoned in a congrats to Pope Leo XIV, wishing him a whopper of a ministry for peace and goodwill worldwide.
So, while we don't have a direct "hey, Ukraine's got your back" from Pope Leo XIV just yet, we can sure as hell hear the hope in the Ukrainian leaders' voices. They're keeping their fingers crossed, hoping the new Pope'll use his divine powers to squash this shindig, dude!
- Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, is seeking the support of Pope Leo XIV, the new Pope, in addressing the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- In his plea, Zelensky emphasized the Vatican's role in upholding international law and denouncing Russia's aggression against Ukraine, safeguarding innocent citizens.
- Despite the Vatican not yet explicitly declaring support for Ukraine, Zelensky and his foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, hope for Pope Leo XIV's moral leadership to end the ongoing war and secure a fair peace deal.
- Ukrainian leaders are optimistic about Pope Leo XIV's election and are eagerly awaiting potential visits and continued support from the Vatican, as a means to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
