Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in his first Sunday blessing from St. Peter's Basilica.

Key Points

  • Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza
  • First Sunday blessing from St. Peter's Basilica
  • Reported by NBC News' Lester Holt
  • Reaction from the pope's brother

Pros

  • Pope's call for peace can help bring attention to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza
  • Message of peace from a prominent religious figure can have a positive impact on international relations