Vatican diplomacy bogged down in Gaza and Ukraine. Pope Francis has been calling the Christian parish of Gaza every afternoon for weeks.

The Pope decided to entrust the mission to Ukraine to the cardinal and president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, Matteo Zuppi. But the results, for now, are limited to keeping all channels open and valuable humanitarian work that, however, is far from mediation for peace. The Vatican has other channels such as local churches and their representatives that other state organizations do not have.