Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for an end to war in his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter's Square since his election as pontiff. "No more war!" the pope said, repeating a frequent call of the late Pope Francis and noting the recent 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, which killed some 60 million people. The new pope called for an "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages. He also welcomed the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and said he was praying to God to grant the world the "miracle of peace". Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty?
'No more wars!': Pope Leo XIV delivers first Sunday prayer address
Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for an end to war in his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter's Square since his election as pontiff. "No more war!" the pope said, repeating a frequent call of the late Pope Francis and noting the recent 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, which killed some 60 million people. The new pope called for an "authentic and lasting peace" in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages. He also welcomed the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and said he was praying to God to grant the world the "miracle of peace". Where does Pope Leo XIV stand on key issues like sexual abuse, climate and poverty?