Pope Francis telephoned Ukraine president

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers his address in Kyiv on February 25, 2022.

I.Media - published on 02/26/22

Zelensky: "The Ukrainian people feel the spiritual support of His Holiness."

Pope Francis had a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced the Embassy of Ukraine to the Holy See via Twitter on February 26. He “expressed his deep sadness for the tragic events that are currently taking place” in the Eastern European country.

Contacted by I.MEDIA, the Vatican press office confirmed that the call had taken place but did not give details of the conversation.

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