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The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed.
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated 100,000 people from the loggia of St.
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Korea JoongAng Daily on MSNPope Leo, in first known call with foreign leader, speaks to Ukraine's ZelenskyZelensky said in a post on the Telegram app that his first conversation with the new pontiff was "very warm and truly substantive", and that he had invited the pope to visit Ukraine. Related ArticleAt Sunday Mass in New York,
Aboard the peace ship Bel Espoir, young people from across the Mediterranean hope Pope Leo XIV will continue Francis’ work, especially his support for migrants and peace in places like Palestine.
Pope Leo XIV had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday and spoke about ceasefire proposals, Zelenskiy said, in the first known conversation between the newly-elected pontiff and a foreign leader.