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

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to give his inaugural Sunday blessing and speak out in favor of peace efforts.
His appeal for peace followed his recent election as the 267th pope and occurred amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza requiring urgent humanitarian aid.
Pope Leo called for a genuine and enduring peace in Ukraine, urged a ceasefire in Gaza, demanded the liberation of hostages, and highlighted the need for aid to support the weary civilian population while leading the Regina Caeli prayer before an estimated crowd of 100,000.
In his address to world leaders at the prayer gathering, he urged that all efforts be made promptly to secure a peace that is sincere, fair, and enduring, while invoking the heartfelt appeal, "never again war."
The address signals Pope Leo's intention to pursue a missionary-led papacy focused on dialogue, unity, and care for the vulnerable, with a formal installation Mass scheduled for May 18, 2025.

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