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flag Pope Leo XIV called for global ceasefire on Christmas, mourned Ukraine war and Gaza airstrike, urged peace talks.

flag Pope Leo XIV urged a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing sadness over Russia’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal in Ukraine’s war, which has persisted for nearly four years. flag Speaking from Castel Gandolfo, he called for 24 hours of peace worldwide, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and the need for diplomatic solutions involving Europe. flag He also voiced sorrow over an Israeli airstrike that killed three at Gaza’s only Catholic church, while reaffirming support for peace efforts, including Ukraine’s potential elections under security guarantees. flag The Pope’s remarks followed a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and came amid stalled peace talks in Miami.

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