Russian Orthodox Prelate Thanks Pope for Ukraine Peace Efforts

During a meeting with interreligious leaders Aug. 4 in Lisbon, Pope Francis spoke to a Russian Orthodox bishop who voiced regret for the Ukraine war and thanked the pontiff for his repeated efforts and words on behalf of the Ukrainian people.

Biden, Papal Envoy Meet for Two Hours on Ukraine, Focus on Humanitarian Aid

During a meeting with Pope Francis’s special envoy for Ukraine on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden shared his wishes for the pontiff’s “continued ministry and global leadership,” according to a brief White House statement, but the two men apparently did not  identify any specific new pathways to peace.

Pope’s Ukraine Envoy To Meet Biden In Wake of Cluster Bombs Decision

Italian Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Pope Francis’s personal envoy for the Ukraine-Russia war, will meet with President Joe Biden on July 18 as part of his current trip to Washington to promote peace and discuss solutions to the conflict, the White House has announced.