Top News Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages in Sunday appeal Published 4 weeks ago on May 11, 2025 By The Janitor VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff. Related Topics: Up Next A dangerous India-Pakistan asymmetry amid fragile truce Don't Miss India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight fighting in disputed Kashmir region The Janitor Continue Reading You may like