Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Sunday noon blessing, called for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages, emphasizing humanitarian aid and unity during a message delivered from St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Sunday noon address as pontiff, appealed for peace and humanitarian action, urging a just resolution in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He also called for the release of hostages and the swift delivery of humanitarian aid.
Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the historical significance of peace, recalling the end of World War II and quoting Pope Francis in describing the global conflicts as a “third world war in pieces.”
The address coincided with Mother’s Day, prompting the pope to extend greetings to mothers worldwide, including those “in heaven.” The gathering at St. Peter’s Square, marked by the presence of Jubilee marching bands, responded with enthusiastic cheers and music as the basilica’s bells tolled.
This marked the pope's first return to the loggia since his historic election as the first American pope on Thursday, during which he also delivered a message of peace. Earlier in the day, he celebrated a private Mass near the tomb of St. Peter with the head of his Augustinian order, Rev. Alejandro Moral Anton.
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A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, reached on Saturday after the deadliest fighting in decades, largely held on Sunday—even as both countries traded blame and offered conflicting versions of how the truce was brokered.
India will dispatch the second shipment of Akash surface-to-air missile systems to Armenia in July, marking continued defense cooperation between the two countries.
Iran is holding indirect negotiations with the United States to reaffirm its right to peaceful nuclear energy, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, adding that Tehran will not yield to pressure or give up its nuclear ambitions for civilian use.
President Donald Trump is set to begin his Middle East tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The trip aims to boost trade and investment, with a focus on energy, defense, and technology deals, including a $1 trillion commitment from Saudi Arabia.
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, reached on Saturday after the deadliest fighting in decades, largely held on Sunday—even as both countries traded blame and offered conflicting versions of how the truce was brokered.
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Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano. AnewZ covered the event, with journalist Maria Rodriguez Abalde on-site. She witnessed the occasion firsthand and documented key moments. More images and footage will be available soon.
India will dispatch the second shipment of Akash surface-to-air missile systems to Armenia in July, marking continued defense cooperation between the two countries.
President Donald Trump is set to begin his Middle East tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The trip aims to boost trade and investment, with a focus on energy, defense, and technology deals, including a $1 trillion commitment from Saudi Arabia.
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, reached on Saturday after the deadliest fighting in decades, largely held on Sunday—even as both countries traded blame and offered conflicting versions of how the truce was brokered.
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India will dispatch the second shipment of Akash surface-to-air missile systems to Armenia in July, marking continued defense cooperation between the two countries.
Iran is holding indirect negotiations with the United States to reaffirm its right to peaceful nuclear energy, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, adding that Tehran will not yield to pressure or give up its nuclear ambitions for civilian use.
President Donald Trump is set to begin his Middle East tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The trip aims to boost trade and investment, with a focus on energy, defense, and technology deals, including a $1 trillion commitment from Saudi Arabia.
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, reached on Saturday after the deadliest fighting in decades, largely held on Sunday—even as both countries traded blame and offered conflicting versions of how the truce was brokered.
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