Pope Leo XIV, during his speech following the Sunday prayer at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, specifically welcomed pilgrims from Ukraine.

This was reported by Vatican News.

«Dear ones, peace is the aspiration of all nations and a painful plea from those tormented by war. Let us ask the Lord to touch hearts and inspire the minds of leaders to replace violence with the search for dialogue», the Pontiff emphasized after reciting the «Angelus» prayer.

Welcoming the pilgrims, the Holy Father noted that in «the great heat of this season», their journey to the Holy Doors was even more courageous and admirable. The Pope then specifically greeted several groups of believers, mentioning the Greek-Catholic pilgrims from Ukraine, who responded with loud applause.

He addressed English-speaking pilgrims, offering condolences to families whose loved ones died as a result of flooding in Texas.

On Thursday, July 3, Pope Leo XIV visited a children's camp in the Vatican, where children from Ukraine were also present.