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Pope Leo calls for Ukraine peace and Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday address

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for his first Sunday blessing, urging efforts to achieve a just resolution in Ukraine and an end to hostilities in Gaza.
Following his election as the 267th pope on Thursday, May 8, he met with cardinals two days later, during which he explained that he selected his papal name to honor Pope Leo XIII’s emphasis on social issues.
Leo, the first pope to come from the Augustinian order, began his papacy by praying at Pope Francis’s tomb and presenting a plan focused on missionary work and supporting marginalized communities.
He expressed deep compassion for the pain endured by the Ukrainian people, urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza along with humanitarian assistance and the release of hostages, and praised the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
The blessing drew about 100,000 people and suggested unity in a polarized Church, while Leo’s installation Mass is scheduled for May 18, signaling a papacy focused on peace and social issues.

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Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Pope appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message

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Pope calls for 'no more war' during first papal prayer

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