I spoke with Pope Leo XIV. It was our first conversation, but already a very warm and truly substantive one.
I thanked His Holiness for his support of Ukraine and all our people. We deeply value his words about the need to achieve a just and lasting peace for our country and the release of prisoners.
We also discussed the thousands of Ukrainian children deported by Russia. Ukraine counts on the Vatican’s assistance in bringing them home to their families.
I informed the Pope about the agreement between Ukraine and our partners that, starting today, a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days must begin. I also reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness for further negotiations in any format, including direct talks — a position we have repeatedly emphasised. Ukraine wants to end this war and is doing everything to achieve that. We now await similar steps from Russia.
I invited His Holiness to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers and to all our people.
We agreed to stay in contact and plan in-person meeting in the near future.
I know Pope Leo XIV to be a kind, open, humble, modest, decisive, hard-working, straightforward, trustworthy, and down-to-earth man. A brilliant choice. May God bless him.
We honor the interconnectedness of all creation and commit to lifting up the ones who have been harmed by white supremacy and greed #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Sending hugs and love to our friends impacted by Hurricane Milton. ❤ In scary times, you can remind little ones that there are many helpers working together to keep your family safe.
On Labor Day, take a moment to appreciate the workers who have helped make America what it is today. Their grit, determination, and hard work over decades have changed our country for the better.
Today we also recognize the American labor movement that has fought tirelessly to improve the wages, benefits, and working conditions for people everywhere. I’m proud of the work they’ve done—and still do—to put the American dream within reach.
In Compassionate Communication, empathy is the respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.
It doesn't mean agreeing or even sharing the same experience as the other person.
~ Mary Mackenzie
#empathy#Nonviolentcommunication
One year ago, I visited the community of Highland Park after a mass shooting was carried out with a weapon of war at a July 4th parade. One year later, we are saying the same thing: This violence has to stop.
Today, on Independence Day, we grieve for the lives lost and are reminded that every person has the right to live free from gun violence. Elected leaders must have the courage to act to ban assault weapons and pass reasonable gun safety laws.
Congratulations to NANOGrav for detecting evidence that gravitational waves fill the cosmos.
These ripples in the fabric of space happen when massive objects like black holes circle one another before colliding. The result brings us closer to understanding how galaxies evolve. https://t.co/AKZhOS5qwe