Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire and peace in Ukraine
Sunday, 11 May 2025 () Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of all hostages and peace in Ukraine during his first Sunday noon blessing as the bishop of Rome. The big picture: Leo's calls echo those of his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, who was an outspoken advocate for the besieged Palestinian…
Pope Leo XIV calls for fighting to "cease immediately" in the Gaza Strip as he greets crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
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