Zuppi meets Russian prisoners in Ukraine, says 'pope is close to you'

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 14 - Papal envoy for Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on Tuesday visited Russian prisoners in Ukraine and told them that Pope Leo XIV was close to them in his thoughts and prayers. Zuppi visited the "Zakhid-1" camp in Lviv, Ukraine, where prisoners of war who fought in the Russian army are being held, reported Avvenire, he Italian bishop's organ. Zuppi is chair of the Italian Bishops Council (CEI) as well as archbishop of Bologna. The high-ranking cleric said he "brings Pope L...

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