Pope's envoy for peace in Ukraine talks with special representative of China

Pope's envoy for peace in Ukraine talks with special representative of China

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August 15 2024, 11:49 AM  •  35176 views

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi had a telephone conversation with Li Hui on the situation in Ukraine. The parties expressed their concern and emphasized the need for dialogue to achieve a just peace.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who is Pope Francis' envoy to find ways to peace in Ukraine, had a telephone conversation with Chinese government special representative Li Hui, during which concerns were expressed about the current situation, according to the Holy See press service, UNN reports with reference to Vatican News.

Details

"During the phone conversation, great concern was expressed about the situation and the need to facilitate a dialogue between the parties with appropriate international guarantees to achieve a just and lasting peace was emphasized," the statement said.

As stated, the conversation took place on August 14.

Addendum

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, as part of his mission as Pope Francis' envoy for peace in Ukraine, visited China on September 13-15, 2023, where he was received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and met with Special Representative Li Hui. The visit to Beijing followed visits to Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington.