Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as U.S.-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway
Summary
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace on a Catholic feast day as a U.S.-Russia summit discussing the Ukraine conflict took place in Alaska. He has urged for dialogue and an end to wars, reflecting on the historical significance of a day declared during World War II. Other religious leaders, like Patriarch Bartholomew, also prayed for a positive outcome from the summit.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace during a Catholic feast day.
- A U.S.-Russia summit about the Ukraine war was happening in Alaska on the same day.
- Pope Leo has previously urged Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy towards peace.
- The Aug. 15 feast day was historically declared during World War II by Pope Pius XII.
- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew also prayed for a peaceful summit outcome.
- Pope Leo hopes for at least a cease-fire as a result of the summit.
- Pope Leo met with Zelenskyy in July and spoke with Putin in June about peace efforts.
- The pope is spending part of the summer in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
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