Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that he invited Pope Francis to Ukraine. TV channel reports this Sky TG24.
The head of state said, “I invited Pope Francis to Ukraine, we will be happy if he comes.”
Previously reportedThe Vatican and the Vatican continue to work on a humanitarian mission in Ukraine with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi.
Pope Francis statedthat arms dealers are involved in the Ukrainian conflict.
On September 8, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak in an interview statedKiev excludes Vatican mediation in resolving the country’s conflict. In his opinion, “there is no point in the Pope speaking as a mediator” if he “takes a pro-Russian position that is completely clear to everyone.” According to Podolyak, Kiev will not get a “fair assessment” of what is happening from the Vatican.
Previously Peskov hailed Pope’s words about Russia’s heritage.