Pope reminds the world about Ukraine

The Pontiff mentioned Ukraine in the "Regina Coeli" prayer, using the word "exhausted."

What is important to understand is that it was often used by the late Pope Francis when he spoke about the war of aggression waged by the aggressor country, Russia.

"The exhausted Ukraine is finally waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace," said Leo XIV.

In addition, he recalled the fighting in the Gaza Strip, where, according to the pontiff, "children, families and the elderly are forced to starve."

What is important to understand is that tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome, as well as a number of world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena.

Journalists noted that Zelensky and US Vice President J.D. Vance shook hands and exchanged smiles during the mass.