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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Ukraine
In brief
Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace in Ukraine during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square on September 6, 2026.
The pope prayed that negotiation efforts led by the United States would end the death and destruction of the conflict, which is now in its fourth year.
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- Official source@catholicreviewPope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit
Catholic Review · Junno Arocho Esteves
- ReportingPope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit
The Monitor · Rose O’Connor
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 7, 6:13 AM The Monitor Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit
- Sep 7, 6:17 AM Catholic Review Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit
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