Lula talks with pope about war in Ukraine and fight against hunger

In a telephone call this Wednesday (31), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited Pope Francis to visit Brazil. The conversation was confirmed by Lula himself on social media. In the tweet, the president also said that he had discussed with the pontiff about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. “I just spoke by phone with Pope Francis. I congratulated the Pope on his efforts in defending peace in Ukraine and fighting poverty. I thanked the gestures in defense of democracy in our country in recent years. We are due to have an audience at the Vatican in the coming months and I have invited the Holy Father to visit Brazil.” I just spoke by phone with Pope Francis. I congratulated the Pope on his efforts in defending peace in Ukraine and fighting poverty. I thanked the gestures in defense of democracy in our country in recent years. We should have a Vatican audience in the coming months and… — Lula (@LulaOficial) May 31, 2023

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