Vatican Mediation Hopes in Ukraine's Dark Skies
Italy supports Trump's idea for the Vatican to mediate talks in Ukraine, Hoping for peace, but progress seems slim, with Russia's terms to be taken.
In Italy, a suggestion was made with flair,
By President Trump, to mediate with care,
The Vatican might host talks to bring peace to the land,
And calm the Ukraine conflict's troubled hand.
By President Trump, to mediate with care,
The Vatican might host talks to bring peace to the land,
And calm the Ukraine conflict's troubled hand.
Giorgia Meloni's office gave a nod of delight,
Ready to facilitate talks, day or night,
The Pope's willingness to host was viewed with cheer,
A chance for peace to prevail, and calm to appear.
Ready to facilitate talks, day or night,
The Pope's willingness to host was viewed with cheer,
A chance for peace to prevail, and calm to appear.
But progress is slow, and demands from Moscow abound,
Last Friday's meeting in Istanbul brought no peace to be found,
Pope Leo said the Vatican's ready to bring foes together,
But for now, it's just a hope, and no concrete plan to weather.
Last Friday's meeting in Istanbul brought no peace to be found,
Pope Leo said the Vatican's ready to bring foes together,
But for now, it's just a hope, and no concrete plan to weather.
Volodymyr Zelensky talked to Giorgia with glee,
About possible platforms for talks with the Russians to see,
Turkey and Switzerland were mentioned as alternatives too,
But the Vatican's the choice, for the Pope's quiet crew.
About possible platforms for talks with the Russians to see,
Turkey and Switzerland were mentioned as alternatives too,
But the Vatican's the choice, for the Pope's quiet crew.
The Kremlin prefers Turkey, where "Istanbul Plus" was born,
A process that includes Ukraine's military being torn,
Recognition of annexed lands, and Crimea's claim,
A deal that's unacceptable, and would bring Ukraine to shame.
A process that includes Ukraine's military being torn,
Recognition of annexed lands, and Crimea's claim,
A deal that's unacceptable, and would bring Ukraine to shame.
The Vatican's moral authority might bring a gentle tone,
A quiet style that's different from Trump's public moan,
The Pope's involvement could bring a different view,
A chance for compromise, and a peaceful clue.
A quiet style that's different from Trump's public moan,
The Pope's involvement could bring a different view,
A chance for compromise, and a peaceful clue.
But might the Vatican's input bring any real change?
Or is it just a hope, in a conflict that's hard to range?
The Catholic Church has helped mediate before,
But its real input's unclear, and its role is hard to explore.
Or is it just a hope, in a conflict that's hard to range?
The Catholic Church has helped mediate before,
But its real input's unclear, and its role is hard to explore.
The Vatican's diplomacy is renowned, it's true,
But when it comes to Russia, its impact's hard to get through,
Pope Francis avoided openly naming Russia as the foe,
And suggested Ukraine should surrender, which didn't go.
But when it comes to Russia, its impact's hard to get through,
Pope Francis avoided openly naming Russia as the foe,
And suggested Ukraine should surrender, which didn't go.
Pope Leo might be a better choice, with a different view,
Denouncing Russia's invasion, and crimes committed anew,
But Putin won't be swayed, and will explain his position with pride,
Believing Ukraine's not serious, and the Pope won't be his guide.
Denouncing Russia's invasion, and crimes committed anew,
But Putin won't be swayed, and will explain his position with pride,
Believing Ukraine's not serious, and the Pope won't be his guide.