Pope Leo XIV used a portion of his first Sunday blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to plead for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The new pope ... and donate to support The Nation ...

Ukraine’s president said on Monday that his first conversation with the new pope, who was elected last week, was “very warm and truly substantive” and thanked him for his support.

(JTA) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, decrying suffering there and evoking the image of parents in Gaza who “clutch the lifeless bodies of their children.” “From ...

"We are here to pray for and support our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV ... He regularly called for a lasting ceasefire, including in his final address delivered on Easter Sunday, the day before ...

It was not the first time Leo has spoken out on international conflicts. In his first Sunday message, he urged "no more war." Leo's May 18 inauguration kicked off speculation about whether he ...

Pope Leo XIV called for genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in his ... Augustinian friar friends of new pope watch him deliver his first Sunday prayer“I, too ...

ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza in his first Sunday noon appeal since his election as pontiff. Follow India-Pakistan news live updates The new pope was elected on May 8, succeeding Pope ...

The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. On Sunday, the new pope called ... he thanked the pope for his support of Ukraine.

(JTA) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza ... genocide being committed in Gaza and took several actions in support of civilians there. Leo’s statement is significant ...