Leo calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine, an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages in May 2025, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pope, which included symbolic gestures of unity.

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, saying 'Never again war'

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother's Day

CNNLean Left· 506d ago· ran in 6 outlets

‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election

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BostonLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

NPRLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war'

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

NBC NewsLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 505d ago

Leo calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza ceasefire

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 505d ago

Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing includes calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza

Local MemphisCenter· 506d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC New YorkLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 506d ago

'Never again war': Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

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ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother's Day

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Breitbart NewsRight· 505d ago

Pope Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Mid East in First Sunday Noon Blessing

Breitbart NewsRight· 506d ago

Pope Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Mid East in First Sunday Noon Blessing

New York PostLean Right· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for end of fighting in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday blessing: ‘Never again war’

Wilmington News JournalLean Right· 506d ago· ran in 9 outlets

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 506d ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Sunday address – DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· 506d ago

‘No more war’: Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire, peace in Ukraine

The GuardianLean Left· 506d ago

‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address

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