Pope Leo and Zelenskyy agree that Vatican could host Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and Pope Leo XIV wave to journalists during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, Italy (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to help return children taken by Russia.

Both he and Leo suggested the Vatican could host peace talks to end the war.