VATICAN ISSUES DIRECT APPEAL TO END CONFLICT AND DEMANDS IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

VATICAN ISSUES DIRECT APPEAL TO END CONFLICT AND DEMANDS IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

In a high-level diplomatic mission to Moscow, the Holy See defends the urgent reopening of bilateral negotiation channels.

The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Cardinal Paul Richard Gallagher, delivered an incisive call for an end to hostilities in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The statement comes as part of his official visit to Moscow, prioritizing the halt of violence and the restoration of diplomatic avenues.

Pontifical diplomacy frames a ceasefire as an indispensable condition to stop the human crisis and stabilize the region. The Vatican emphasizes the urgency of restoring direct dialogue bridges, offering the neutrality of the Holy See to mediate agreements.

Key Points of the Statement:

Ceasefire Requirement: Immediate appeal for the cessation of military operations on both sides.

Reopening of Diplomatic Channels: Unconditional resumption of negotiation tables between Moscow and Kyiv.

Neutral Mediation: Provision of the Vatican's structure and moral authority to facilitate peace diplomacy.

The initiative reinforces the Holy See's historic mission to directly intercede in global crisis scenarios to promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts.