‘Never Again War!’ – Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘Just and Lasting Peace’ in Ukraine
- During his inaugural Sunday noon blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern for Ukraine and urged efforts toward a fair and enduring peace.
- The Pope made his remarks shortly after being elected on a Thursday, succeeding Pope Francis who died in late April and had promoted peace with a less firm tone on Ukraine.
- He described global conflicts as a "third world war in pieces," demanded a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, expressed solidarity with Ukraine's suffering, and called Moscow's invasion a "real imperialist invasion."
- The new pontiff proclaimed "Never again war!" and pledged to continue his predecessor's legacy using stronger language that echoes Kyiv's stance on the conflict.
- These statements indicate a more assertive papal approach emphasizing immediate peace efforts and humanitarian action amid ongoing international conflicts.
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“Never again war!”: Lion XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV urged the world this Sunday to avoid the “dramatic scenario” of a Third World War and called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza along the lines of his predecessor Francis.The Pope born in the United States and nationalized Peru headed his first Sunday blessing in St.Peter’s Square, which traditionally serves as a window for pontiffs to address issues of world interest. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made his second appearance on the bal…
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