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On his first Sunday address from the Vatican before an audience of approximately 10,000 at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV called for “never again war” across the world and for a “lasting peace” to be brokered.
Th pope also made specific references to to the Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, and India-Pakistan conflicts. Bishop Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the new pope after the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. He was elected as the new leader of the Catholic community following a two-day conclave in the Vatican City, and is the first American / Peruvian citizen to hold this position.
Pope Leo began his address by recalling “the immense tragedy of the Second World War…[which caused] 60 million deaths” before coming to an end 80 years ago. The pope then addressed the present-day conflicts stating: “May whatever is possible be done to reach an authentic, true and lasting peace as quickly as possible. May all the prisoners be freed. May children return to their families.”
Specifically, the pope called for a ceasefire to be put in place in the Gaza Strip, and for humanitarian aid to be allowed to reach civilian populations. He also called for the release of hostages and the return of children to their homes. The first ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended on March 18. Pope Leo also welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between India and Pakistan following exchange of missiles and drone attacks from either side.
Finally, stating that “I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people,” the pope called on world leaders to bring a “just and lasting peace” in reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Following his address, Pope Leo and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke on a phone call when Zelenskyy invited the pope to make an Apostolic Journey to Ukraine in the near future to bring hope to its people.
The late Pope Francis has also previously spoken out on political matters, while pushing for peace and reconciliation of people across the world.
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Th pope also made specific references to to the Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, and India-Pakistan conflicts. Bishop Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the new pope after the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. He was elected as the new leader of the Catholic community following a two-day conclave in the Vatican City, and is the first American / Peruvian citizen to hold this position.
Pope Leo began his address by recalling “the immense tragedy of the Second World War…[which caused] 60 million deaths” before coming to an end 80 years ago. The pope then addressed the present-day conflicts stating: “May whatever is possible be done to reach an authentic, true and lasting peace as quickly as possible. May all the prisoners be freed. May children return to their families.”
Specifically, the pope called for a ceasefire to be put in place in the Gaza Strip, and for humanitarian aid to be allowed to reach civilian populations. He also called for the release of hostages and the return of children to their homes. The first ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended on March 18. Pope Leo also welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between India and Pakistan following exchange of missiles and drone attacks from either side.
Finally, stating that “I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people,” the pope called on world leaders to bring a “just and lasting peace” in reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Following his address, Pope Leo and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke on a phone call when Zelenskyy invited the pope to make an Apostolic Journey to Ukraine in the near future to bring hope to its people.
The late Pope Francis has also previously spoken out on political matters, while pushing for peace and reconciliation of people across the world.
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