Ukraine president promised weapons and prayers

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has picked up support from the UK, France, Germany and the Vatican on his tour of Europe over the past three days.

While the UK has pledged air defence missiles and attack drones, France the training of fighter pilots, and Germany more weapons, the Pope has offered prayers for peace.

AP reports that the President said he asked the Pope to support Ukraine’s peace plan and efforts to return tens of thousands of Ukrainian children deported to Russia.