54 m. ago Watch live: Pope Leo holds first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’

Watch live as Pope Leo holds his first Vatican press conference with international media on Monday (12 May).

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12 h. ago New Pope calls for 'no more war' in first Vatican address as he's 'deeply hurt'

Pope Leo has called for an “authentic, true and lasting peace” in Ukraine, while announcing he was “deeply hurt” by events in Gaza and the Middle East during his first address as Pope at the Vatican

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17 h. ago Pope Leo XIV makes passionate plea for 'no more war' in powerful message to world leaders

Tens of thousands of people crammed into St Peter’s Square to give Pope Leo XIV a rapturous welcome - as the new pontiff called for 'lasting peace' around the world

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18 h. ago ‘No more war,’ Pope Leo pleads to world in first Sunday address at the Vatican

The new pontiff called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

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20 h. ago ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address

New pontiff also urges a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and welcomes truce between India and PakistanPope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and pleaded for an end to global conflicts, which he likened to a “third world war in pieces”.In his first Sunday address at the Vatican, the new pontiff urged an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and the release of all hostages. He also welcomed the truce between India and Pakistan and referenced the end of the second world war in 1945. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Sunday blessing calling for peace in Ukraine and Gaza ceasefire as he addresses HUGE crowd in St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV has delivered his first Sunday blessing from the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica.

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22 h. ago Pope Leo XIV: Tens of thousands of people cram into St Peter’s Square to hear first Sunday Mass

Thousands of people rushed into St Peter's Square to hear Pope Leo XIV's first Sunday Mass where he called for 'no more war', peace in Ukraine & an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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23 h. ago Watch: Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza during first Sunday address

Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages.

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23 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New pontiff appeals to global leaders for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday address at the Vatican

Pope called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

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26 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address

The new pope will give his first Sunday blessing and address in St Peter's Square in the Vatican today

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32 h. ago Vladimir Putin calls for 'direct talks' with Ukraine to make 'lasting, strong peace' in rare late

Vladimir Putin has given his response to a proposal from Ukraine and its allies for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, with the Russian President making a significant announcement

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33 h. ago Putin calls for 'direct talks' with Ukraine to make 'lasting, strong peace' in rare late

In a rare late-night TV address on Sunday, he said Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in an attempt 'to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace'.

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48 h. ago Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis death: Final image of church leader in last days as pontiff dies at 88

The Pope was unable to attend a host of traditional public Easter services in Rome before his death, with the 88-year-old not delivering the 'Urbi et Orbi' address on Sunday

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