President Meloni’s telephone conversation with Pope Leo XIV on Ukraine

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the Holy Father on the next steps in order to build a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

The conversation followed yesterday’s call with President Trump and other European leaders, during which President Meloni was asked to verify the readiness of the Holy See to host negotiations. President Meloni, having received confirmation from the Holy Father of the readiness to welcome the next round of talks between the parties in the Vatican, expressed her deep gratitude for Pope Leo XIV’s openness and for his tireless commitment to peace.