Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. View on euronews
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This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
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Trump, Pope Leo battle over praying for U.S. troops fighting Iran
The White House pushed back at the Vatican and defended praying for U.S. troops fighting in Iran after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers “of those who wage war,” Barron’s reported.
Pope Leo to Begin 10-Day Africa Tour on Mission to Spotlight Continent's Needs
Pope Leo begins an ⁠ambitious ⁠10-day tour of four countries nL8N40K24T ⁠in Africa on Monday urging global leaders to address needs on the continent nL8N40C1F5 ​where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live.
Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Swalwell Drops Out Of California Governor's Race: Live Updates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he "will continue to speak out loudly against war" despite President Donald Trump's recent attack against him. "I don't want to get into a debate with him," the pope said of Trump,