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Pope Leo XIV contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin from his hospital bed to request a ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
The Vatican stated that the pope expressed deep concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in the Kherson region city and called for an agreement that would allow for the delivery of food and medical aid, as well as the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians.
The pontiff made the call while recovering from surgery at Gemelli Hospital. He was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday and underwent a procedure to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The 71-year-old pope remained in the hospital on Friday, where he celebrated Mass in a makeshift chapel.
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