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Coverage dated March 21, 2022

Zelensky speaks with pope, would welcome mediating role

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday that he had a conversation with Pope Francis and would welcome his role as a mediator in the war with Russia.

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  1. The Hill

    Zelensky speaks with pope, would welcome mediating role (opens The Hill)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday that he had a conversation with Pope Francis and would welcome his role as a mediator in the war with Russia.

  2. America Magazine

    President Zelenskyy invites Pope Francis to visit Ukraine during second phone call (opens America Magazine)

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    Pope Francis telephoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the president addressed the Italian parliament via video link March 22.

  3. Religion News

    Pope Francis talks to President Zelenskyy as war rages in Ukraine (opens Religion News)

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    (RNS) — The two spoke by phone to discuss peace and aid for refugees.

  4. Washington Times

    Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy speaks to Pope Francis, asks for mediating role in conflict (opens Washington Times)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke early Tuesday to Pope Francis and pressed him to play a “mediating role” in ending the suffering caused by Russia’s invasion.

  5. The Times of Israel

    Zelensky calls on Pope Francis to mediate between Russia, Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)

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