Vatican Pushes Ukraine Peace
Vatican Official Calls For End To Ukraine War After Moscow Meeting
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This was Archbishop Paul Gallagher's second Moscow visit; his previous meeting with Lavrov in Moscow occurred in 2021, the year before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Lavrov stated that Russia's principled approach to resolving the Ukrainian crisis is based on eliminating its root causes.
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Lavrov expressed gratitude to the Vatican for its balanced position on the Ukraine crisis and for its initiatives regarding humanitarian issues and the settlement process.
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Russian–Vatican relations were described as trustworthy, friendly and pragmatic, despite changes in the geopolitical environment.
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Lavrov welcomed an upcoming meeting between the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk (head of the Moscow Patriarchate's External Church Relations), noting it as a chance to inject fresh momentum into inter-church dialogue; the last meeting took place in November 2021.
The Vatican's second-highest diplomat called for an end to the Ukraine war after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, saying the conflict cannot be solved through military force alone TASS. Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that lasting peace requires serious political and diplomatic work backed by the international community The Moscow Times.
Lavrov praised the Vatican's balanced stance on Ukraine and expressed Russia's commitment to humanitarian cooperation, including support for children affected by fighting TASS. The two sides discussed continuing dialogue, with plans for future meetings between Vatican and Russian church officials to strengthen ties TASS.
Gallagher Pushes Diplomacy Over Military Solutions
Archbishop Gallagher reiterated during his Moscow visit that the Ukraine conflict demands serious diplomatic engagement, not weapons TASS. He stressed that lasting reconciliation requires international support and renewed momentum in peace negotiations TASS. Gallagher's visit marks his second trip to Moscow; his previous meeting with Lavrov occurred in 2021, before Russia's full-scale invasion The Moscow Times.
Moscow Praises Vatican's Balanced Position on Crisis
Lavrov expressed gratitude for what he called the Vatican's even-handed approach to the Ukraine situation TASS. He stated that Russia values Vatican initiatives on both humanitarian aid and conflict settlement TASS. Russian-Vatican relations remain "trustworthy, friendly and pragmatic" despite shifts in global politics, according to Lavrov TASS.
Humanitarian Aid and Children's Issues Take Center Stage
Both sides agreed to continue cooperation on humanitarian matters, with special focus on supporting children harmed by the conflict TASS. The Vatican has dubbed this work the "children's dossier." Lavrov said Russia's approach to resolving the crisis is based on addressing root causes of the conflict TASS.
Plans Underway for Inter-Church Dialogue Revival
Lavrov welcomed an upcoming meeting between Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate's External Church Relations TASS. The last such meeting took place in November 2021. Both sides view this engagement as a chance to bring fresh momentum to inter-church dialogue amid the broader geopolitical crisis TASS.
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