Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently disclosed details of a significant conversation he held on the phone with Pope Francis, focusing on Ukraine’s peace plan designed to bring an end to the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky shared on X platform (formerly Twitter), “We discussed our joint work to put Ukraine’s Peace Formula into action.” “Over 80 countries are already involved in this process at the level of their representatives (of their governments). And there will be more of them,” he added emphasizing the growing international involvement in the initiative.
Expressing gratitude for the Christmas wishes extended by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Zelensky highlighted the Pope’s desire for “a just peace for all of us.”
Further plans for Ukraine’s peace formula include discussions at Davos, Switzerland, with specific details on timing yet to be confirmed.
Supporting the peace initiatives, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as a special envoy to engage with key stakeholders in Kyiv, Moscow, Washington, and Beijing.
In his recent Christmas address, the Pope reiterated the call to end armed conflicts worldwide, highlighting the significance of pursuing peace in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East, stressing the attainability of peace and the necessity to persist in its pursuit.
Notably, Zelensky previously extended an invitation to Pope Francis to visit Kyiv. Their interaction dates back to May when the Ukrainian President visited the Vatican and held discussions with the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Source: ANA-MPA, Article translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
I just had a call with @Pontifex Pope Francis.
I expressed my gratitude to His Holiness for his Christmas greetings to Ukraine and Ukrainians, as well as his wishes for a just peace for all of us.
We discussed our joint work to put Ukraine’s Peace Formula into action. Over 80… pic.twitter.com/212O8mN8dt
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 28, 2023
