LUANDA, April 19 - Pope Leo on ‌Sunday decried the ‌intensification of the war ​in Ukraine, calling "for the weapons to fall silent and ‌for the ⁠path of dialogue to be ⁠followed." The pope made the appeal after ​a Mass ​outside ​Angola's capital ‌Luanda that drew roughly 100,

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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.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope" after what he described as “hours of extreme tension.”

Pope Leo XIV invited authorities 'to truly work for dialogue'.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on April 15, delivering a forceful appeal for peace to a nation scarred by years of separatist violence

Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end,’ the Pope said at the end of his weekly general audience.

Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican where Catholic faithful and pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing at the end of the noon Angelus prayer, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew ...