4 Jul 2022 15:49

Ukraine renews invitation to Pope of Rome to visit Kyiv - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW. July 4 (Interfax) - A visit of Pope Francis to Ukraine will enhance his role in the restoration of peace on Ukrainian soil, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Mykolenko said.

"The Ukrainian side has repeatedly invited the Pope of Rome to visit Ukraine. We believe that this visit will enhance the role of the Pontiff in the restoration of peace on Ukrainian soil and will support the spirit of Ukrainians," Mykolenko told Ukrainian reporters on Monday.

"It's time to deepen ties with those who sincerely wish that. We renew the invitation to Pope Francis to visit our country and ask him to pray for the Ukrainian people," he said.

The Pontiff said he wanted to visit Moscow and Kyiv.