Elizabeth Banks

🚨🚨🚨Pope Leo DELIVERED Yes, the Reuters report is accurate. On 16 October 2026, Pope Leo XIV phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin and asked him to agree to a truce so food, medical supplies, and aid could reach the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky (Kherson region) and so civilians could evacuate voluntarily. The Kremlin said Putin supported the Vatican’s idea of cooperating to create conditions for the population’s safety and organize vital supplies. reuters.com Key details from the call The Vatican stated that Leo expressed “deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation” in Oleshky and specifically called for a ceasefire to allow deliveries and safe, voluntary evacuation. He also reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace. Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said the call was the Pope’s initiative to plead for the “besieged city.” vaticannews.va The Kremlin’s readout said Putin supported the Vatican’s intention and that “it has been agreed to cooperate on this matter,” Putin was reported to have given explanations blaming the “Kyiv regime” for the situation and to have wished the Pope a speedy recovery.reuters.com This was their second known phone call (the first was in June 2025). Leo made the call from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital while recovering from surgery (removal of the lower lobe of his right lung) for lung cancer diagnosed around that time. He was reported to be improving and able to work. #PopeLeo #Melania #Oleshky