Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, will offer to host leaders from Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican to broker a peace deal in their ongoing war, a top Catholic official said Friday after ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day By The Staff The Associated Press Posted May 11, 2025 10:05 am Updated May 11, 2025 5:23 pm ...

The discussion covered military conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Antony also conveyed ...

Pope Leo XIV then moved on to the Latin prayer and imparted the blessing. "The immense tragedy of World War II claimed 60 million victims. As Pope Francis did, I address the powerful of the world: ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic ...

The pope also held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 4, during which the Vatican said Leo had asked Putin to take concrete steps to end Russia's three-year war on Ukraine.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV wave to journalists during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, 9 July, 2025© AP Photo Pope Leo XIV leads the Mass for the Care of Creation ...

Pope Leo XIV delivers the Regina Caeli prayer from the main central loggia of St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican on May 11 Vatican in his first Sunday blessing since being elected pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 2025.