Vatican Official in Russia: War in Ukraine Must End, but Not Through Military Means

Aug 27, 2026 - 04:00
Vatican Official in Russia: War in Ukraine Must End, but Not Through Military Means
L to R: Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speak during a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on Aug. 25, 2026.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that the conflict much be resolved through the political and diplomatic process and for the need to step up cooperation on humanitarian issues.