Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Harmony in Ukraine and Gaza on Mother’s Day

(Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons) VATICAN CITY (AP) — In his inaugural Sunday blessing, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the urgent need for a lasting and equitable peace in Ukraine, alongside an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This event unfolded before around 100,000 attendees, where he reiterated the relentless appeal to global powers to champion the message of “never again war.” Setting a precedent, Leo chose to bless from the heart of St. Peter’s Square, a departure from tradition, reinforcing a unified vision for the Church.