As diplomatic efforts begin to stir renewed attention, the pontiff has delivered a message focused on Ukraine’s suffering and the possibility of peace.

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the violence in Ukraine, an end to the destruction, and the opening of a path to dialogue and diplomacy. He also expressed hope that recent efforts to resume negotiations would produce concrete results.

As reported by x.com.

My heart is united with the suffering of the people of #Ukraine, who have lived in pain and fear for years. I once again call for an end to the violence, an end to the destruction, and hearts to be opened to dialogue and #peace! I hope that the efforts made in recent days to resume negotiations will yield concrete results and open space for diplomacy. #LetUsPrayTogether to the Lord that harmony may prevail in every conflict throughout the world.

– Pope Leo XIV