# Pope urges peace in Ukraine

- Place: Vatican City, Vatican (41.9029, 12.4534)
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:26:02.569Z · expires 2026-11-09T10:26:02.569Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E9 Cultures, E10 Institutions, E11 Organizations
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Pope Leo XIV called for renewed dialogue and concrete peace initiatives in Ukraine during a recent audience, per Vatican News.

The Pope emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict, as reported by the Vatican's official news outlet.

Meanwhile, basketball teams from Villanova University and the University of Notre Dame visited the Vatican, where they met with the Pope, CBS News reports.

Flight VLG5XD is currently climbing out of Vatican City at 7,475 feet, heading southeast.

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