Holy See Seeks a Path to Peace in Moscow
The Holy See said talks covered humanitarian issues and plans to resume political consultations as both sides sought to keep dialogue open.
- On Tuesday, August 25, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine.
- The visit occurred during international diplomatic vacuums, prompting Gallagher to undertake a long, indirect flight via Istanbul to Moscow—a symbolic journey reflecting the Holy See's commitment to maintaining vital communication channels.
- Minister Lavrov praised Vatican diplomacy regarding humanitarian issues in Ukraine, while Gallagher stressed the need for serious political work; both parties agreed to further discuss artificial intelligence in military operations.
- Beyond the public Lavrov talks, Gallagher held confidential meetings with Yuri Ushakov, Putin's advisor for international affairs, to pursue decisive steps in diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Russian Federation.
- Concluding the trip, Gallagher celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, emphasizing the universal Church's commitment to supporting local communities and maintaining spiritual bonds during these difficult times.
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At the end of the mission to Moscow, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, speaks with Vatican media and takes stock of the diplomatic mission just concluded. Read all
Holy See seeks a path to peace in Moscow
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Moscow, 29 Aug (EFE).- The CIA and the Vatican allyed to defeat Communism at the time of the Cold War. Now, they agreed again in Moscow to try to end the war in Ukraine, the bloodiest conflict that has shaken Europe since World War II. If then the Pope was John Paul [...] The entry The CIA and the Vatican join in Moscow to stop the war in Ukraine was first published in HolaNews.
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