Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first blessing as pontiff
Sunday, 11 May 2025 () Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV calls for fighting to "cease immediately" in the Gaza Strip as he greets crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican
As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists
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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?
Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition.
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Pope Leo calls for the release of imprisoned journalists
Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the 'precious gift of free speech and the press.'
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U.S President Donald Trump has hinted he may fly to Turkey later this week to join the high-stakes peace talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. With ceasefire hopes hanging in the balance, Trump says he “might be there” if his presence can help broker a deal. The potential visit could mark a major turning point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as Trump pushes for a breakthrough in negotiations.
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Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia
Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy addresses delegates at a meeting of the Weimar+ Group in Westminster where foreign ministers from other European countries have gathered to discuss Ukraine and the future of European security. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier and IDF combat medic, was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack that ignited the Israel-Gaza war. After 583 harrowing days held underground in Gaza, often in brutal conditions, Edan has finally been freed. This video covers the emotional reunion with his family, the covert negotiations said to be led by Trump’s team, and what his release means for the remaining hostages and ongoing ceasefire talks.
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Joy erupted in Tenafly, New Jersey and Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas after over 19 months in captivity. The 21-year-old soldier, captured during Hamas’ October 2023 assault, was handed to the Red Cross. His release comes just before U.S. President Donald Trump’s regional visit and amid direct Hamas-Washington ceasefire talks. Emotional scenes played out at Hostages Square and in his hometown, where supporters cheered the long-awaited announcement. Hopes for peace reignite with this symbolic humanitarian breakthrough.
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Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli soldier taken hostage during the October 2023 Tel Aviv attack, marking the return of the last known living American hostage. His release comes ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, signaling possible ceasefire negotiations. Trump’s envoy praised the gesture and urged Hamas to release the bodies of four other Americans. The move, facilitated by Qatar and Egypt, is seen as a step toward peace in a conflict that has left over 52,800 Palestinians dead since Israel’s counteroffensive began.
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As Hamas signals the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, Israeli hostage families staged a powerful demonstration in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square. With Donald Trump expected to visit the region, families are making urgent pleas for him to push Prime Minister Netanyahu into finalizing a comprehensive hostage deal. Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod Cohen, emotionally demanded Trump’s intervention: “Force Netanyahu to act.” With rising pressure and international attention, the families hope their public appeals can turn political will into life-saving action for their loved ones still held in Gaza.
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A helicopter transporting the mother of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander landed at a military base in Israel, where he is expected to arrive following his planned release by Hamas. The development comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's regional visit, as Hamas confirms direct talks with Washington toward a ceasefire. Emotions ran high at the base as preparations intensified. The release signals a rare moment of diplomacy in a brutal conflict. The scene highlights the emotional toll of hostage crises on families and the growing U.S. pressure on Israel and Hamas.
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