25 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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26 h. ago Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo's first Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Sqaure

Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday blessing of his pontificate exactly at noon

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26 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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28 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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28 h. ago Pope Leo sends message to Putin in first Sunday blessing as he says 'never again'

Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff to deliver a thinly veiled message to Vladimir Putin as Russian forces continued to lay siege to Kyiv

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29 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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29 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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30 h. ago Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at tomb of St. Peter before greeting the masses for his noon blessing

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, hours before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica

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32 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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35 h. ago What is the traditional Sunday blessing that popes deliver in St. Peter’s Square?

The new pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first Sunday blessing from the loggia where he first appeared in public after being elected three days ago

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2 w. ago AP PHOTOS: The last images of Pope Francis, taken at Easter services the day before he died

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday. He appeared very frail and had delegated the celebration of the Easter Mass to another cardinal. Though his voice was weak, he blessed a crowd of faithful from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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3 w. ago Death of Pope Francis leaves ‘deep sadness’ in Scotland as leaders pay tribute

The Pope died at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

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3 w. ago Pope makes brief appearance at Easter Sunday mass in St Peter’s Square

Pope Francis also held short meeting with JD Vance, US vice-president, as pontiff recovers from severe bout of pneumoniaPope Francis, who is recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia, marked Easter Sunday by making a brief appearance to bless thousands of people who had gathered for mass in St Peter’s Square, and by holding a short meeting with the US vice-president, JD Vance.The 88-year-old pontiff – who nearly died during his recent, five-week stay at Rome’s Gemelli hospital – did not celebrate Easter Sunday mass in the piazza, instead delegating the service to Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the retired archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica. Continue reading...

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