In his second public appearance, the new pope urged for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza as tens of thousands gathered in St Peter's Square.

The new pope called for a 'genuine, just and lasting peace' between Kyiv and Moscow on Sunday. Francis had more often urged immediate peace and asked Ukraine to show 'the courage of the white flag.' ...

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.

In his first Sunday blessing as the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to end war and called for lasting peace in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" during his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square in Rome since he was elected on 8 May.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited the new Pope Leo XIV to visit the country after holding his first phone ...

"I spoke with Pope Leo XIV. It was our first conversation, but already a very warm and truly substantive one," reported ...

Zelensky had his first call with Pope Leo XIV, urging Vatican help in returning deported children.

The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Monday that the two leaders had spoken after the pope expressed concern for Ukraine ...

"I spoke with Pope Leo XIV. It was our first conversation, but already a very warm and truly substantive one," reported ...

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine, they agreed to maintain contact and plan a personal ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited the new Pope Leo XIV to visit the country after holding his first phone ...