Don't put preconditions on peace in Ukraine - Vatican

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 17 - The Holy See on Monday released a statement on a telephone conversation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin had on March 14.
    It said Zelensky wished "a speedy recovery" for Pope Francis, who is being treated for bilateral pneumonia in a Rome hospital, and informed Parolin about the ceasefire-initiative proposed by the United States that Ukraine has agreed to.
    "While renewing its prayer for peace in Ukraine, the Holy See hopes that the parties involved will seize the opportunity for sincere dialogue that is not subject to preconditions of any kind and is aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace," the statement said.
    "At the same time, it encourages every effort be made to free the prisoners". (ANSA).