Vatican’s Ukraine Diplomacy: Naturalism Masquerading as Peacemaking
The Catholic News Agency portal (December 9, 2025) reports on a meeting between the Vatican antipope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo. The article describes a “cordial” discussion focused on “the situation of the war in Ukraine and the prospects for the diplomatic initiatives currently underway,” with emphasis on humanitarian issues and the return of deported children. Zelenskyy reportedly thanked the antipope for “his constant prayers for Ukraine” and renewed an invitation for him to visit the country. The entire narrative frames the Vatican’s role as a neutral diplomatic actor pursuing “a just and lasting peace” through dialogue with warring parties. The article exemplifies the conciliar sect’s complete abandonment of the Church’s divine mission in favor of naturalistic conflict resolution.









