Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, told journalists that “we will remain committed to Ukraine, addressing humanitarian issues, the exchange of prisoners, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.”
“Pope Leo XIV wants to bring the war in Ukraine to an end,” Archbishop Gallagher said on October 27.
The prelate added that the White House and Russia want the Holy See to take a supportive role, rather than a direct role, in negotiations to end the war. At the same time, he noted that “we have a good relationship and good communication” with the White House, “including through Ambassador Brian Burch.”