Brazil's Lula, Pope Francis discuss Ukraine war in phone call
SAO
PAULO, May 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
on Wednesday had a phone call with Pope Francis to discuss topics such
as the war in Ukraine and environmental protection, the Brazilian
government said in a statement.
Lula thanked the pope for his peace efforts but lamented that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia had escalated.
The
government added the leftist leader also thanked Francis for his
support of measures aimed at protecting the Amazon rainforest.
It
added that Lula invited Francis to visit Brazil, noting the Roman
Catholic leader replied he would consider the invitation. The two are
set to meet in person in Vatican in June or July.
