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Pope Leo XIV Confirms Vatican's Role in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

The first U.S.-born pope offers the Holy See as a neutral venue for negotiations, with preparatory discussions underway and awaiting Russia's response.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
Vice President JD Vance attends the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Italy on May 18, 2025.
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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV has officially confirmed his willingness to host Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations in the Vatican, according to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Vatican for its readiness to facilitate direct talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the Vatican's interest in hosting the negotiations, with Vance emphasizing the pope's commitment to peace.
  • Preparatory discussions involving European leaders, including Meloni and Zelenskyy, are underway, though the talks hinge on Russia's agreement to participate.
  • The Vatican's history of mediating global conflicts, such as the U.S.-Cuba normalization and Chile-Argentina dispute, underscores its potential as a neutral diplomatic venue.