Pope Francis: 'I want to go to Ukraine, but at the right moment'

Pope Francis has reiterated his wish to visit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but is waiting for the right time, Report informs via Vatican News.

The Pope expressed this desire to a Ukrainian child on Saturday who was one of some 160 children of various faiths from the outskirts of Italian cities. The group met with him as part of an initiative called the "Children's Train." Some of the children are refugees.

In the meeting, the Holy Father responded to various questions of the children rather than delivering a prepared text.

Zakhar, a child from Ukraine who left home as a refugee and has found welcome in Rome, said, "I don't have a question but rather a request: can you come to Ukraine to save all the children who are suffering there now?"

"I think a lot about children in Ukraine. I have sent some Cardinals to help there and be close to all the people, but above all, to the children," the Pope told the boy.

"I would like to go to Ukraine. But, I have to wait for the right time to do it, because it is not easy to make a decision that could do more harm to the whole world than good. I have to look for the right time to do it. This week I am meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian government, who are coming to talk about a possible visit of mine there. Let's see what happens," Pope Francis added.