Hopeful Pope expresses aspiration for Trump-Putin summit to result in Ukrainian truce
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Concern Over Gaza Crisis and Hope for Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV, currently residing in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, has voiced his concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. During a question and answer session, the pope was asked about the situation in Gaza in the context of the ongoing conversation about his hopes for the Aug. 15 Trump-Putin meeting and the Russia invasion of Ukraine.
The pope expressed his deep worry about the violence and terrorism of Hamas, which resulted in close to 1,200 deaths and the kidnapping of hundreds of people in October 2023. He emphasized the urgent need to release the hostages in Gaza. However, he did not provide specific solutions or strategies for the situation in Gaza.
In a separate matter, the pope also expressed his hope for an end to the violence and many deaths in Ukraine. He believes that dialogue, diplomacy, and not violence should be sought. The pope did not specify any particular solutions or strategies for achieving a ceasefire.
It is unclear what the point of the war in Ukraine is, according to the pope. He also mentioned that on August 13, 2025, there is no specific record in the given sources of a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and any individual regarding the possible peace process in Ukraine under US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the pope had offered the Vatican as a venue for peace negotiations involving the USA, Russia, and Ukraine in May 2025, and has engaged in related diplomatic initiatives.
European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a video call with U.S. President Donald Trump a few hours prior to the pope's statements. The pope's hope is for a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine.
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