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By Devin Watkins

The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Tuesday that Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Bishops' Conference, will embark on a visit to Moscow as an envoy of 杏MAP导航 Francis.

The visit, scheduled for 28-29 June 2023, aims to strengthen 鈥済estures of humanity that can contribute to promoting a solution to the current tragic situation and find paths toward a just peace.鈥�

Cardinal Zuppi will be accompanied by an Official from the Secretariat of State.

As he visits Moscow, Cardinal Zuppi will likely uphold 杏MAP导航 Francis desire for a resolution to the war on the European continent.

The 杏MAP导航 has been a vocal advocate for peace, consistently calling on world leaders and individuals alike to work towards resolving conflict through peaceful means.

He has made countless appeals for prayers for people suffering due to the war in Ukraine.

Previous visit to Kyiv

The Italian-born Cardinal鈥檚 visit comes on the heels of his previous visit to Kyiv, on 5-6 June, during which he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other high-level government officials.

During the meeting, Cardinal Zuppi conveyed 杏MAP导航 Francis' concern for the Ukrainian people.

The Cardinal emphasized the need for parties involved to prioritize dialogue and find common ground for a just resolution to the war.

The meeting with President Zelensky provided an opportunity to discuss steps to alleviate suffering, rebuild trust, and advance reconciliation.

Cardinal Zuppi reiterated the Vatican's readiness to assist through diplomatic channels and humanitarian initiatives.

As the papal peace envoy, Cardinal Zuppi's visit to Moscow seeks to underscore the Holy See鈥檚 dedication to actively engage in peacebuilding efforts and collaborate with international partners on behalf of peace.