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international-relations2 years ago

"Biden and Pope's Emissary Convene to Address Ukraine's Deported Children"

Pope Francis has sent Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as an emissary to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss the forced displacement of Ukrainian children by Russia. The Vatican aims to promote peace in Ukraine and address the issue of nearly 20,000 children who have been deported or forcibly displaced since the invasion began. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and a Russian official for war crimes related to the unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children. Pope Francis has prioritized the safe return of displaced children and is working towards a potential resolution with Ukraine, Russia, and other interested parties.

international-relations2 years ago

"Biden and Pope's Envoy Discuss Ukraine Peace and Children's Plight"

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis' peace envoy, to discuss the suffering caused by Russia's war in Ukraine, with a focus on the plight of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. The meeting will also address efforts to provide humanitarian aid and repatriate Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russian officials. Cardinal Zuppi's visit follows his recent mission to Moscow and Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Vatican has been actively involved in peace initiatives between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to find "paths of peace" and facilitate family reunifications.

international-relations2 years ago

Pope Francis appoints cardinal for peace mission in Ukraine.

Pope Francis has tasked Cardinal Matteo Zuppi with a mission aimed at easing tensions in the Ukraine war and paving the way for peace. The Vatican spokesman said that the timetable and mechanics of the mission are currently under study. The move comes after Francis held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican last week. The pope has repeatedly denounced the war and prayed for the suffering Ukrainian people, but has generally shied away from blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin.

international-relations2 years ago

Pope Francis appoints cardinal for peace mission in Ukraine.

Pope Francis has assigned Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a close aide, with a mission to ease tensions in the Ukraine war and pave the way for peace. The Vatican spokesman said that the timetable and mechanics of the mission are currently under study. The move comes after Francis held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican last week. The pope has repeatedly denounced the war and prayed for the suffering Ukrainian people, but has generally shied away from blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin.