Pope Leo called for an “authentic, just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, as well as a ceasefire in Gaza and the release ... Caeli (“Queen of Heaven”) prayer for the first time, surprising ...

In a moment reminiscent of Pope John Paul II's 1978 installation Mass, the new pope said, in Italian, "Be not afraid! Welcome ...

Leo XIV invoked the Virgin Mary with a "heartfelt appeal," asking that she "present it to the Lord Jesus to obtain for us the miracle of peace." ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...