Earlier, in his homily, Pope Leo stated he needed the Church to be a “leaven for a reconciled world”, calling for peace.
In response, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram: “We’re grateful for the particular phrases spoken in the present day on the solemn mass in regards to the want for a simply peace and for the eye given to Ukraine and our individuals.
“Each nation deserves to stay in peace and safety.”
He provided his congratulations to the pope “on the start of such a particular mission”.
“Might the prayers for a simply peace and a dignified life for all individuals be heard,” he stated.
The late Pope Francis met Zelenskyy a number of occasions and repeatedly known as for peace in Ukraine, even appointing a particular envoy who visited Kyiv and Moscow.
However many Ukrainians bear in mind him bitterly for failing to obviously blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to boost the “white flag”.
Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct talks in additional than three years this week however didn’t agree a truce.
In his Regina Coeli prayer on the finish of the mass, Pope Leo additionally famous: “In Gaza, kids, households and aged survivors are decreased to starvation.”
And he recalled how “in Myanmar, new hostilities have destroyed harmless younger lives”.
