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Ukraine War · UkraineSeveral European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint statement from leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was issued after Trump briefed them on his talks with Putin.See the Story
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
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Pope Leo XIV · Vatican CityPope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on Friday, August 22.See the Story
Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday
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Pope FrancisOn Friday, Catholics have been called to pray and fast for people suffering in wars, including those in Gaza in the Holy Land. Pope Leo XIV said the Church would be “imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to dry the tears of those who suffer as a result of the ongoing armed conflicts” when he asked Aug. 22 to be a day of prayer during his Wednesday Audience. On July 27, the pontiff said he was “following with deep concern the extr…See the Story
Catholic Church Holds Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Gaza
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