Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps ...

Pope Leo XIV reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of all hostages and for leaders on both sides of the war to “fully” respect international humanitarian law.

Pope Leo XIV urges a Gaza cease-fire, mourning parents' grief and rising civilian deaths. At his audience, he also renewed calls for peace in Ukraine and global humanitarian action/ ...