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Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East, special prayers for Lebanon
On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran with the aim of targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile program as well as pushing for...
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Pope urges people to protect, cultivate even smallest signs of peace, hope
In his first message for the annual celebration of World Peace Day, Pope Leo XIV focused on how every person has a role to play in defusing potentially violent situations...
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'No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,' pope says at prayer vigil
As part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Pope Leo XIV led an evening prayer vigil and the recitation of the rosary for peace.
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Top Vatican official sees 'perverse spiral of hatred' in Israel-Gaza war
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, spoke to Vatican Media about the ongoing violence in the Holy Land, the rise of antisemitism and hopes for...
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Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October
The month of the rosary begins Wednesday, Oct. 1.
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Pope phones Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive on city
Israel began a new ground offensive on Gaza City overnight; Pope Leo, who has phoned the Catholic pastor there like Pope Francis used to do, called again to check on the...
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Pope meets Israeli president, discusses 'tragic' situation in Gaza
After months of repeated public appeals, Pope Leo XIV had an opportunity to speak directly with Israel's president about his ongoing concern for the Israeli hostages...
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Pope pleads with Israel and Hamas to end the violence
"Let us implore Mary, Queen of Peace, source of consolation and hope: may her intercession obtain reconciliation and peace in that land so dear to all," Pope Leo XIV...
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Pope sets Aug. 22 as day to pray, fast for peace in Ukraine, Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV asked Catholic to pray and fast on the feast of the Queenship of Mary, who also is invoked as Queen of Peace.
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Praying for peace, pope encourages people to look to Mary with hope
As President Trump and President Putin were set to meet in Alaska, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the feast of Mary's assumption into heaven and urged people to pray for her...