Rome, 28 June (LaPresse) – ‘I wish to express my closeness to the tormented Ukraine, to the children, young people, elderly and, in particular, to the families who are mourning their loved ones.’ These were the words of Pope Leo XIV, who this morning received in audience the participants in the Pilgrimage of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. ‘I share your pain for the prisoners and victims of this senseless war. I entrust to the Lord your intentions, your daily struggles and tragedies and, above all, your desires for peace and serenity,’ added Pope Leo XIV.