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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis's peace envoy for Ukraine, is in Moscow, saying the Church wants to help bring an end to the suffering caused by the war. The visit is part of Vatican efforts to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow, and it is drawing attention in Italy as observers weigh what diplomatic results, if any, the mission can achieve.
- 2Assisi marks 800 years since death of St. FrancisโJubilee in Italy: Assisi is marking 800 years since the death of St. Francis. Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Porz
Assisi is commemorating 800 years since the death of St. Francis, with thousands of pilgrims gathering at the Porziuncola for the Transitus ceremony marking his passing. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the Feast Day Mass on October 4, a highlight of the jubilee year in the Umbrian town.
- 3Cardinal Zuppi in Assisi: war is not our destinyโผCardinal Zuppi in Assisi: Saint Francis reminds us that war is not our destiny
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi spoke in Assisi, invoking Saint Francis to deliver the message that war is not humanity's destiny. The top Italian bishop, known for his peace mediation efforts, used the setting tied to the famed saint of peace to call for an end to conflict. The remarks come amid ongoing wars drawing continued attention from the Vatican and Catholic leaders.
- 4Assisi marks 800 years since death of St. FrancisโJubilee in Italy: Assisi marked 800 years since the death of St. Francis. Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Porziunc
Assisi has commemorated the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, with thousands of pilgrims gathering at the Porziuncola for the Transitus ceremony marking his passing. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the Feast Day Mass on October 4. The commemorations fall within the current Jubilee year, drawing large crowds of faithful to the Umbrian town.
- 5Pope's envoy Cardinal Zuppi visits Ukrainian POWs in RussiaโผPope's representative visits Ukrainian POWs in Russia Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Pope's special envoy for humanitarian a
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis's special envoy for humanitarian affairs and head of the Italian Bishops' Conference, visited Ukrainian prisoners of war during a trip to Moscow. The Vatican has been pushing humanitarian initiatives since the start of the full-scale war, and the visit is being closely watched for signs of progress on prisoner exchanges and other confidence-building steps between Kyiv and Moscow.
- 6Cardinal Zuppi wraps up diplomatic mission to MoscowโCardinal Zuppi to conclude diplomatic mission to Moscow
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Pope's peace envoy, is concluding his diplomatic mission to Moscow, which has focused on seeking progress toward peace in the war in Ukraine. The Italian cardinal has previously travelled to Kyiv, Washington and Beijing as part of the Vatican's humanitarian initiatives, including efforts on prisoner exchanges and the return of Ukrainian children.