Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Address

Pope Leo XIV, shortly after his election, addressed a large crowd in St. Peter’s Square, urging for global peace and an end to war, particularly in Ukraine and Gaza. He emphasized the need for a just resolution to the ongoing conflicts, including the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia and humanitarian aid for Gaza. In addition to his peace appeals, Leo highlighted the importance of vocations within the Church and expressed his commitment to support marginalized communities, continuing his predecessor Pope Francis’s mission.

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