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Pope Urges Peace Amid Ongoing Ukraine-Russia Conflict

1/26/2026

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Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, urged renewed efforts for peace.
The appeal followed Abu Dhabi peace talks among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States that ended without progress.
Ongoing fighting has caused casualties and strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine reported one death and 35 injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky (President of Ukraine) said a second round of talks may occur next week.

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Pope Leo XIV, head of the Roman Catholic Church, urged renewed efforts for peace.
The appeal followed Abu Dhabi peace talks among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States that ended without progress.
Ongoing fighting has caused casualties and strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine reported one death and 35 injuries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky (President of Ukraine) said a second round of talks may occur next week.