Pope Leo XIV has insisted that Europe must play a role in any future Ukraine peace deal, while also criticizing the Trump administration for its past efforts to “break apart” the long-standing U.S.-European alliance.
Leo made the comments to reporters on Tuesday after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently on a tour to rally European support for Kyiv. The American pontiff confirmed that their discussions covered the urgent need for a ceasefire and the Vatican’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken by Russian authorities.
