The Catholic Church is open to finding a solution for the joint celebration of Easter in order not to violate the principles of the Council of Nicaea. This will give more strength to the preaching of the Gospel.
Russian media reported on a phone call between Putin and Pope Francis, during which the dictator expressed interest in a peaceful settlement, while accusing Ukraine of escalating the conflict and engaging in terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV has strongly called for an end to the war in Ukraine, especially after the latest serious attacks. He stressed the need to "support every initiative for dialogue and peace."
Pope Leo XIV called for prayer for peace in Ukraine, which is suffering from the shelling of civilians. He confirmed his readiness to host peace talks at the Vatican.
The Vatican has released a series of stamps with Leo XIV dedicated to key moments of his pontificate. The stamps depict various stages of the inauguration of the first American Pope.