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Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Oleshky

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a localized ceasefire in the city of Oleshky. According to Vatican News, the agreement is intended to allow for the evacuation of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

The ceasefire follows previous calls for a truce from Pope Leo XIV. US First Lady Melania Trump also participated in the mediation process.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 28 October

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Oleschky

Earlier version, Tuesday 27 October

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian truce in Oleshky

Earlier version, Saturday 24 October

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Oleszki

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 23, 7:00 AM Stacja7 Polski USA ogłaszają rozejm w Oleszkach. Wcześniej apelował o niego Leon XIV
  2. Oct 23, 10:54 AM Vatican News Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
  3. Oct 23, 9:20 AM Vatican News Italiano Annunciata una tregua umanitaria per la città ucraina di Oleshky
  4. Oct 23, 11:30 AM Vatican News Shqip Shpallet një armëpushim humanitar për qytetin ukrainas Oleshky
  5. Oct 23, 9:54 AM Diocese of Hallam Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
  6. Oct 24, 12:09 AM Vatican News HY Ուքրանական Օլեշքի քաղաքին համար յայտարարուած է մարդասիրական զինադադար
  7. Oct 24, 12:04 AM Vatican News Português Anunciada uma trégua humanitária para a cidade ucraniana de Oleshky
  8. Oct 24, 12:50 AM Vatican News Lietuvių Susitarta dėl vietinio masto paliaubų Ukrainos Oleškų mieste
  9. Oct 24, 3:30 AM Vatican News Español Anuncian tregua humanitaria en la ciudad ucraniana de Oleshky
  10. Oct 24, 4:16 AM Katolici Македонски Хуманитарно примирје прогласено за украинскиот град Олешки
  11. Oct 24, 3:43 AM Vatican News Deutsch Ukraine: Humanitäre Waffenruhe für Oleschky angekündigt
  12. Oct 24, 4:26 AM Aleteia Ukraine, Russia agree to humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn city
  13. Oct 23, 10:18 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಉಕ್ರೇನ್‌ನ ಒಲೆಶ್ಕಿ ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾನವೀಯ ಕದನ ವಿರಾಮ ಘೋಷಣೆ
  14. Oct 25, 6:43 AM Canção Nova Português Ucrânia e Rússia anunciam trégua humanitária em Oleshky
  15. Oct 27, 5:37 AM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch Vermittelte Papst Leo oder die First Lady? / Lokale Waffenruhe in der Ukraine ein paar Stunden alt
  16. Oct 27, 7:48 AM Famiglia Cristiana Italiano Tregua per Oleshky: mentre la guerra continua, la diplomazia umanitaria tra Kyiv e Mosca percorre la strada del dialogo
  17. Oct 28, 1:55 AM RISU Українська Єпископ РКЦ Широкорадюк: «Росія не змінилася. Олешки — це повторення Голодомору»
  18. Oct 28, 2:10 AM Catholic World News Ceasefire announced in Oleshky following Pontiff's plea (Politico)

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  1. Oct 31, 10:45 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  3. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  4. Oct 31, 10:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  5. Oct 31, 9:55 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives Villanova University and University of Notre Dame pilgrims
  6. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  7. Oct 31, 9:48 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  8. Oct 31, 9:46 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm election
  9. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  10. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  11. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian municipalities' representatives
  12. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day
  13. Oct 31, 8:29 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
  14. Oct 31, 8:26 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Vatican AI conference participants
  15. Oct 31, 8:23 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  16. Oct 31, 8:15 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV's charity reaches 2,000 children in Ukraine
  17. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  18. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  19. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US midterm elections
  20. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Arturo Eduardo Fajardo expects Pope Leo XIV to revive faith in Uruguay
  21. Oct 31, 7:30 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  22. Oct 31, 6:56 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presented with book on Eucharistic miracle
  23. Oct 31, 6:17 AM PT · 39 sources Pope Leo XIV sends video message to Assisi peace meeting
  24. Oct 31, 5:52 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets 7000 students
  25. Oct 31, 5:34 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV approves Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi

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