Pope calls for just and lasting peace in Ukraine

16.11.2025 20:30

Ukrinform

Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences over the deaths of people in Ukraine as a result of recent Russian attacks.

According to Ukrinform, the pontiff shared this message on the social network X.

I follow with sorrow the news of attacks that continue to strike numerous Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. These assaults cause deaths and injuries, among them children, and inflict serious damage on civilian infrastructure, leaving families homeless as the cold sets in. I…
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) November 16, 2025

“I follow with sorrow the news of attacks that continue to strike numerous Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. These assaults cause deaths and injuries, among them children, and inflict serious damage on civilian infrastructure, leaving families homeless as the cold sets in,” the pope wrote.

He expressed solidarity with the victims and urged people not to become accustomed to war and destruction.

“Let us pray together for a just and lasting peace in war-torn Ukraine,” Pope Leo XIV emphasized.

As reported by Ukrinform, the number of people affected by the large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on Friday, November 14, has risen to 36, with six confirmed dead.

Photo: Vatican Media