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Pope urges fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican

Pope urges fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican

Summary

Pope Leo XIV urged people to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. He made this appeal upon his return to the Vatican from a summer break. The Pope has called for ceasefires and dialogue to resolve the conflicts.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on a special day dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
  • He wants prayers for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine.
  • The Pope recently returned to the Vatican after a vacation.
  • He has called for ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine.
  • Pope Leo is promoting dialogue as a way to achieve peace.
  • A special event, the Sept. 7 canonization of Carlo Acutis, is on his schedule.
  • He received a Ping-Pong table as a gift during a general audience.
  • Pope Leo is known to enjoy tennis and tried out the new gift.
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