Pope Leo XIV asked for peace in Ukraine, in the midst of negotiations with Russia

Pope Leo XIV asked for peace in Ukraine, in the midst of negotiations with Russia

August 24, 2025 – 11:41

From the city of the Vatican, the Supreme Pontiff greeted pilgrims and groups arrived in Rome, highlighting the testimony of faith and hope they offered.

Pope Leo XIV renewed his call to prayer for peace, expressing his proximity to the population of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique, already Ukrainetwo nations that suffered the attacks of violence and war. From the city of the Vatican, the Supreme Pontiff greeted pilgrims and groups arrived in Rome, highlighting the testimony of faith and hope they offered.

The Pope expressed his proximity to the population of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique, who suffers a serious situation of violence and insecuritywhich caused numerous deaths and forced thousands of people to move from their homes.

Pope Leo XIV asked for peace for Ukraine and Mozambique

In his speech, Leo XIV invited the faithful not to forget those affected. “I invite not to forget our brothers and sisters who live in Cabo Delgado. I pray for them and express the hope that the efforts of those responsible for the country will restore security and peace in that territory

Last Friday, the Church joined in prayer and fasting for all those who suffer from wars in the world. The Pope recalled this act of solidarity and extended a call for help to the people of Ukraine, highlighting the spiritual initiative “World prayer for Ukraine”through which the faithful asked the Lord to grant peace to his country martyred by the conflict. With these words, The Pope reiterated his call to the international community and all believers not to get used to the suffering of peoples hit by violence.

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Leo XIV invited the faithful not to forget those affected.

Leo XIV invited the faithful not to forget those affected.

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On the other hand, the Pope expressed his joy when welcoming the musical band of Gozzano and the parish groups of Bellagio, Vidigulfo, Carbononia, Corlo and Val Cavallina. He also greeted the faithful who arrived by bicycle from Rovato and Forma, as well as the itinerant group of the Lucis road.

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