Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent' - Reuters
Pope Leo decries ramp-up in Ukraine war, calls for 'weapons to fall silent' Reuters
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"weapons to fall silent"
— Pope Leo , Activist
"weapons to fall silent"
— Pope Leo , Activist
"for the weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be followed."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"I deeply regret the recent intensification of attacks against Ukraine, which continue to affect the civilian population."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"I renew my appeal for the weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be pursued."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"The announced truce in Lebanon is a sign of hope, offering relief to the Lebanese people and to the wider Levant."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV condemned the intensification of the Ukraine war, urging for weapons to fall silent and dialogue to prevail. He made this appeal after a Mass in Luanda, Angola, attended by approximately 100,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the intensification of the Ukraine war, calling for weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be followed. He made this appeal after a Mass outside Angola's capital Luanda that drew roughly 100,000 people.
Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for a path of dialogue to be pursued in Ukraine, which is under increased Russian attacks, and in the Middle East, where he said, a ceasefire in Lebanon is 'a sign of hope.'
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