Pope Francis of Rome recently addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine during an interview with American television journalists from CBS. He urged the warring parties to end the conflict and emphasized the importance of seeking peaceful solutions through dialogue. The pope highlighted the immense benefits and happiness that come from achieving peace through peaceful negotiations, in stark contrast to the endless suffering caused by war. His remarks have attracted attention from both the Russian and Ukrainian sides of the conflict.

The Vatican has officially declared Pope Francis’ readiness to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. In response, Kiev has recognized the significance of these statements and is making preparations to hold a peace conference in July. The pope’s call for peace has resonated globally, and the international community hopes that it will contribute to the de-escalation of the tension in Ukraine.