Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza, Citing 'Never Again War'

Call for Peace

• 🕊️ Pope Leo XIV, in his first Sunday noon blessing, echoed Pope Francis's sentiment of 'Never again war', referencing the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
• 🌍 He addressed the global community, acknowledging the current dramatic scenario of a "third world war in pieces."

Ukraine Conflict

• 💔 The Pope expressed deep sorrow for the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
• 🕊️ He urged for all possible efforts to achieve an authentic, just, and lasting peace.
• 🤝 He called for the release of all prisoners and the return of children to their families.

Gaza Conflict

• 😔 Pope Leo XIV stated he is profoundly saddened by events in the Gaza Strip.
• 🚨 He called for an immediate ceasefire.
• 🆘 He urged for humanitarian aid to be provided to the exhausted civilian population and for the release of all hostages.

Other Conflicts and Hopes

• 🤝 The Pope welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
• 🙏 He expressed hope that ongoing negotiations would lead to a durable agreement.
• 👑 He entrusted his fervent appeal for peace to the Queen of Peace, asking her to present it to the Lord Jesus to obtain the miracle of peace.