Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Pope Leo and Russian Orthodox Cleric Discuss Ukraine War
The Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church, met with a top official from the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Anthony.
They talked about the war in Ukraine and how it has affected the relationship between the two churches.
The Pope wants to help bring peace and ease tensions.
The Russian Orthodox Church also sent good wishes to the Pope.
The meeting was held on Saturday in Vatican City, and five other religious leaders attended.
The Pope is trying to improve relationships and discuss conflicts around the world.
Pope Leo discussed the war in Ukraine with Metropolitan Anthony.
The meeting occurred in Vatican City on Saturday.
Five other high-profile clerics attended the audience.
The Vatican seeks to ease church ties strained by the Ukraine invasion.
Numerous issues were raised concerning Orthodox-Catholic dialogue and global conflicts.
- Who
- Pope Leo and Metropolitan Anthony.
- What
- Pope Leo discussed the war in Ukraine with Metropolitan Anthony.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vatican City
- Why
- To potentially ease ties and discuss conflicts.
Vatican/Catholic Church
Russian Orthodox Church
Peace Talks
Vatican/Catholic Church
Willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Russian Orthodox Church
Russian officials do not see the Vatican as a serious venue for talks.
- Meeting Participants
- Pope Leo, Metropolitan Anthony, and five other clerics
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Vatican City
- Topics Discussed
- War in Ukraine, Orthodox-Catholic dialogue
- Purpose
- To potentially ease ties and discuss conflicts