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Vatican's Diplomatic Arm Eyes Return To Fore With Ukraine Talks

Leo offered last week to mediate between leaders of countries at war (Credit: AFP)

Whether or not Russia and Ukraine peace talks actually take place at the Vatican, the mere suggestion it could play host reflects a fresh diplomatic impetus under new pope Leo XIV.

Fresh from his election as the first US pope in history, Leo offered last week to mediate between leaders of countries at war. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Tuesday that the Vatican was ready to host Ukraine peace talks in particular.

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