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Pope Leo XIV's First Sunday Blessing: Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Associated PressJune 5, 20251 min24,742 views
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First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

  • 🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday noon blessing from the Loia, continuing the papal tradition.
  • 🎶 He included a symbolic gesture by singing the Regina Coeli prayer, a more traditional approach than recent pontiffs who have recited it.

Appeals for Peace

  • 🕊️ The Pope made an impassioned plea for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine.
  • 💔 He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing conflicts.

Papal Transition and Future Events

  • 👥 An estimated 100,000 people gathered for the festive occasion, which included music and marching bands.
  • 🗓️ Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for his formal installation mass next Sunday, marking the official commencement of his papacy.
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