A Ukrainian delegation, including children returned home under the Presidential program Bring Kids Back UA and civilian women freed from Russian captivity, was received by Pope Leo XIV in The Vatican city.
Witnesses of Suffering: Each child and civilian woman represents a profound story of pain, loss, and simultaneously, redemption and hope.
Great gratitude was conveyed to His Holiness for his deep empathy for Ukraine’s suffering and his readiness to heed calls for help. This appreciation extends to his daily humanitarian efforts that continue to reunite Ukrainian families.
The delegation sought the continued support of the Holy See in the mission to repatriate Ukrainian children, secure the release of prisoners, and ensure every Ukrainian displaced by the war can embrace their loved ones once more.
The meeting concluded with a truly sincere prayer for life, for children, and for peace, followed by the Pontiff’s blessing—a powerful sign of immense hope.
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