Pope Leo XIV and the Bishops of the UGCC prayed together for Ukraine.

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, a meeting of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC with Pope Leo XIV took place in the Vatican. During the meeting, the Pope expressed support for the Ukrainian people, emphasizing their faith and hope during the war. Pope Leo XIV recalled the previous meeting with Ukrainian pilgrims and stressed the importance of hope in the life of every person based on faith in God. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by the bishops of the UGCC and urged them to be servants of Christ for those in need of help. 'Of course, in such important historical times, it is difficult to find hope for you and those entrusted to you,' the Pope noted. The head of the UGCC invited the Pope to visit Ukraine and expressed confidence in the prayers of Ukrainians. Pope Leo XIV also promised to pray for Ukraine and its people daily. The meeting between the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC and Pope Leo XIV took place on Wednesday in the Vatican. The Pope expressed support and best wishes to the Ukrainian people, emphasizing the importance of faith and hope in wartime conditions. He also urged the bishops to be servants of Christ for all in need of help and promised to pray for Ukraine daily.