Pope Leo phones Putin from hospital to plead for help for Ukrainian town

The Independent - Oct 16, 2026

Pope Leo personally telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to urge a ceasefire and request safe passage for humanitarian aid into the besieged Ukrainian town of Oleshky.

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