It was the Holy Father who took the initiative to advocate for the cause of this besieged city, where about two thousand civilians are in need of exit channels, humanitarian channels. Explaining the dynamics of today's phone call was Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin: "It was the Holy Father who took the initiative to advocate for the cause of this besieged city, where about two thousand civilians are in need of exit channels, humanitarian channels. The Pope I believe has asked for a truce to allow for both the arrival of humanitarian aid, especially food, and also the evacuation of those who need to leave the city." #PapaLeoneXIV #RussiaUcraina #dialogoepace (translated)
