Pope Leo XIV has expressed strong concern following a Russian attack on the Peczerska Lavra, a historically and culturally significant Ukrainian monument. The Pope stated that churches and cultural heritage sites are being destroyed. This condemnation comes amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, prompting a plea from the pontiff for “just and lasting peace.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to the Pope’s appeal. The Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds immense religious and historical importance for Ukraine and Orthodox Christians. The attack represents a further escalation of damage to Ukrainian cultural landmarks during the war. Details regarding the extent of the damage are still emerging.