In official statements, Cardinal Gallagher stresses that there is no military solution to the war, while Foreign Minister Lavrov signals openness to resuming diplomatic consultations at the technical level.
The official meeting between the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Cardinal Paul Richard Gallagher, and Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov, yielded firm stances on the direction of the Eastern European conflict and the maintenance of bilateral diplomatic channels.
During his statement, the pontifical representative emphasized that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means and reiterated the Pope's appeal for an immediate end to hostilities, warning that prolonged fighting deepens a legacy of hatred and intensifies civilian suffering. Cardinal Gallagher formally offered the Holy See’s "good offices" to mediate the peace process and provide spiritual, diplomatic, and humanitarian support to all parties involved.
In response, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed Moscow's appreciation for the Vatican's active engagement in resolving urgent humanitarian issues and maintaining a relationship of trust. Lavrov indicated that Russia is prepared to resume formal political consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers and technical experts, while also encouraging the strengthening of interfaith dialogue.
Key Highlights from the Official Statements:
Vatican Position (Cardinal Gallagher): Rejection of a military solution, defense of genuine negotiations supported by the international community, and the offering of pontifical diplomacy as a neutral space for mediation.
Russian Position (Foreign Minister Lavrov): Acknowledgment of the Vatican’s humanitarian role, readiness to resume bilateral diplomatic political consultations, and a call for the Holy See to consider Russian points in its dialogue with Ukraine.
Common Ground: Preservation of open institutional channels to advance the humanitarian agenda and interfaith cooperation.
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