War in Ukraine

Pope Leo Calls for Peace in Inaugural Mass, Meets Zelenskyy

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By James Lin/Rosie Grenenger/Bryn Thomas

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The newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV has called for unity and peace across the globe in his first Mass, making special reference to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Myanmar. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his first known meeting with a foreign leader after becoming pope.