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The Inauguration Ceremony of Pope Leo XIV
On May 18, the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV will take place. The official installation will occur during a mass at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. The ceremony will be attended by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
About 250,000 pilgrims are expected to attend the event, and security will be provided by over 5,000 law enforcement officers.
Let us remind you that Pope Leo XIV during the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches in the Vatican welcomed the faithful of the Eastern rite and emphasized the importance of preserving their spiritual traditions. He also urged to pray for true peace, 'which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and the courage to turn the page and start anew.'
Pope Leo XIV expressed his commitment to creating peace and took on the responsibility of helping resolve conflicts. The President of Ukraine thanked the Pope for his offer of mediation in restoring peace in the world.
Meeting with the President of Ukraine
Leo XIV expressed a desire to meet with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday, May 18, to discuss international politics and cooperation in ensuring peace.
The meeting between the Pope and the President of Ukraine promises to be significant in the context of strengthening interfaith dialogue and resolving geopolitical conflicts.
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