Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election and known as for the Vatican’s continued help in Ukraine’s battle towards Russian “aggression.”
“Ukraine deeply values the Holy See’s consistent position in upholding international law, condemning the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine, and protecting the rights of innocent civilians,” Zelensky mentioned on X.
He expressed hope for “continued moral and spiritual support” from the Vatican, describing the second as decisive for Ukraine’s future.
Zelensky additionally wished the newly elected pope “wisdom, inspiration, and strength—both spiritual and physical—in carrying out his noble mission,” ending with the Latin blessing Ad multos annos! (For a few years).
The Vatican has performed a mediating position in humanitarian points associated to the warfare in Ukraine and has repeatedly known as for peace.
Source: www.anews.com.tr