Zelenskyy congratulates Pope Leo XIV
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Ukraine hopes for further support from the new Pope Leo XIV to end the war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his election to the throne of Saint Peter and the beginning of his pontificate," the President emphasized.
According to him, Ukraine values the consistent position of the Holy See on the issue of upholding international law, condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and defending the rights of innocent civilians.
"At this crucial moment for our country, we hope for further moral and spiritual support from the Vatican in Ukraine's efforts to restore justice and achieve lasting peace," Zelenskyy added.
He wished the new Pope wisdom, inspiration, and both spiritual and physical strength in fulfilling his high mission.
"Ad multos annos!" - the President used this Latin phrase, which is used as a wish for long life, health, and prosperity.
The new Pope
Today, on May 8, during the conclave, the cardinals elected a new Pope. It was an American, Robert Francis Prevost. He is the first pope from the United States in history.
You can learn more about the new Pope in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
