Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I had a meaningful call with Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.
I conveyed gratitude to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his prayers for Ukraine and moral solidarity with our people.
I reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to a just peace and noted the importance of active diplomacy conducted together with our partners.
I informed Archbishop Gallagher about the completion of the transfer of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv to the Religious Community of St. Nicholas Parish of the Roman Catholic Church, demonstrating Ukraine's commitment to protecting the rights of religious communities.
I also emphasized the crucial role of the Holy See in the release of prisoners and return of deported Ukrainian children within the #BringKidsBackUA initiative."