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

Sky News Sunday, 11 May 2025
Pope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" as he gave his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter's Square since his election as pontiff.
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American Pope Leo XIV stunned the world in his first public address by boldly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza—directly clashing with U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the conflict. Speaking to over 100,000 people at St. Peter’s Square, the newly elected pontiff demanded the...

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As the world watches the escalating Iran-Israel conflict with bated breath, Pope Leo has issued a powerful and emotional appeal for "responsibility and reason." In a bold statement, he condemned existential threats, called for dialogue, and demanded a future free from nuclear menace. His urgent message presses world leaders to pursue peace through mutual respect and fraternity. With tensions at their peak and nuclear fears resurfacing, the Pope's call stands as a moral plea for humanity to step back from the brink of destruction and seek just and lasting peace. #PopeLeo #IranIsraelConflict #NuclearThreat #MiddleEastWar #VaticanStatement #WorldPeace #IranStrikes #IsraelAirstrikes #HolySee #Diplomacy #GlobalCrisis #PeaceAppeal #WarAndPeace #BreakingNews #PopeSpeech #UNCharter #InternationalCrisis #NuclearDialogue #ReligiousLeaders #HumanityFirst ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.124~

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Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale Pope Leo XIV blessed 159 cyclists in the Giro d'Italia as they rode through the Vatican gardens, honouring the original event planned by Pope Francis. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/02/cyclists-receive-pope-leo-xivs-blessing-in-historic-giro-ditalia-finale Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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In a historic and politically charged moment at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, shook hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska as his inaugural Mass drew to a close. But the gesture was more than ceremonial. In his first global address, Pope Leo XIV vowed to make “every effort” to help end the war in Ukraine and later condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying people had been “reduced to famine.” World leaders—including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—looked on as faith and geopolitics collided in St. Peter’s Square. Is the new pope signaling a bold new era of Vatican diplomacy? Can faith intervene where politics has failed? #PopeLeoXIV #Zelensky #Vatican2025 #PapalInauguration #UkraineWar #GazaCrisis #CatholicChurch #FaithAndPolitics #FirstAmericanPope #JDVance #StPetersSquare #VaticanNews #WorldLeaders #PopeAndPeace #HumanitarianCrisis #ReligionAndGeopolitics ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.102~GR.124~

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Pope Leo's inauguration mass draws global leaders [Video]

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Pope Leo's inauguration mass draws global leaders Pope Leo XIV was greeted by crowds of faithful as he arrived in St. Peter’s Square for his inauguration mass, attended by world leaders and religious delegations. He received the pallium and Fisherman’s Ring, key symbols of his new role READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/18/pope-leos-inauguration-mass-draws-global-leaders Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Vatican  BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony [Video]

Vatican BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony

Pope Leo XIV was officially vested with the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring during his inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the formal start of his papacy. These ancient symbols of papal authority represent the Pope’s role as the shepherd of the Catholic Church and successor of Saint Peter. The ceremony, witnessed by world leaders and thousands of pilgrims, was rich in tradition and solemnity. The emblems signify unity, humility, and the Pope’s spiritual commitment to guiding over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide through faith and service. #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanCity #FishermansRing #PapalInauguration #CatholicChurch #StPetersSquare #Pallium #HolySee #Papacy #Rome #Faith #ChurchTradition #Pontiff #InaugurationMass #ReligiousCeremony #Christianity #GlobalCatholicCommunity #PapalSymbols #CatholicFaith #SpiritualLeadership ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.124~

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