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Pope Leo XIV Relaunches Vatican Diplomacy Efforts in Moscow
Original: Russia: Leo XIV Relaunches Vatican Diplomacy in Moscow
Pope Leo XIV is moving to revive Vatican diplomacy with Moscow, according to reports from France. The initiative marks a renewed effort by the Holy See to engage Russia under the new pontiff, with observers weighing whether Rome can play a mediating role amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and strained East-West relations.
Why now: The new pope's outreach to Russia signals a possible shift in Vatican diplomacy at a time when the Ukraine war remains a central global concern.
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