Ambassador to Vatican allows possibility of Pope's visit to Ukraine in 2025
Pope Leo and Zelensky. Photo: OP website
The Vatican is considering the possibility of a visit by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine later this year. This was stated by Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See, Andriy Yurash, in an interview with LB.ua.
An official invitation from the Ukrainian president and church leaders has already been sent to the Holy See. According to the ambassador, the Pope is "paying very close attention" to these proposals and is consulting with various parties in preparing his decision.
"We hope that by autumn we may be ready for some of his important decisions. And, perhaps, among them will be this good news for Ukraine," the diplomat noted.
Yurash is convinced that the Pope's visit will be a powerful signal of international support and could become a decisive diplomatic step in advancing the negotiation process with the participation of the Vatican.
Of Pope Leo XIV's official visits, only the trip to Turkey on November 30 has been confirmed so far. Ukrainian diplomacy continues to work on organizing the Pontiff's visit in 2025.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that Zelensky invited Pope Leo to Kyiv and lobbied for the canonization of Sheptytsky.
Read also
Radicals decide to contribute to case against Kyiv Metropolis
A radical called on concerned citizens to show their position in the court case against the Kyiv Metropolis.
Shevchuk tells ex-Naftogaz chief how UGCC prepared for shelling
The Uniate leader discussed preparations for a difficult winter with the former Naftogaz chief and proposed cooperation on energy supply.
Bulgarian theologian calls silence over murder in Sviatohirsk grave sin
Theologian Georgi Todorov condemned the silence of the media about the attack on the Sviatohirsk Lavra.
Pilgrims of Volyn Eparchy meet with Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilos
Believers of the Volyn Eparchy presented the Primate of the Jerusalem Church with a facsimile edition of the Lutsk Gospel.
NSDC center condemns ROC Patriarch's visit to wounded metropolitan
The Center for Countering Disinformation under the NSDC stated that the ROC has nothing to do with faith or spirituality.
New National Guard unit created in Uman to protect Hasidic pilgrims
A new National Guard unit has been established in Uman, with its members learning Hebrew to ensure the safety of Hasidic pilgrims.