Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Archives

Quit Stockpiling Nuclear Arms, Pope Tells G7

Urging them to abandon nuclear weapons, Pope Francis sends a message to the G7 world leaders gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, May 19-21, 2023.

During his Angelus message, Pope Francis directly implored Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to immediately cease the war against Ukraine.

Sent by Pope Francis, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski delivers aid under gunfire and prays at a burial site for people killed in the Russian invasion.

Pope Francis mobilizes efforts for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, designating two cardinals to accompany and lead this mission.

Pope Francis says he is heart broken over war and phones Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to express deepest sorrow over tragic invasion.