Pope Leo XIV claims peace in Ukraine and Gaza after his first Sunday prayer in Rome – Liberation

Theorist of « Just War », Saint-Augustin is the tutelary figure of the new pope, Leon XIV. It is therefore not surprising that the latter has multiplied calls for peace since his election, in particular In his first speech Thursday, May 8. This Sunday, May 11, rebelote when he discussed the « Third World War in small pieces » Which is played according to him in the world today.

For his speech according to his first Sunday prayer as a sovereign pontiff, he called the « Great of this world » to stop conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza Without forgetting the cashmere. « We could have surprises on how the pope speaks of peace and war, explained the historian of Massimo Faggioli religions in an interview with Release. He believes in the Church’s mission to bring peace. ”

« Faced with the current dramatic scenario of a third world war in small pieces, as Pope Francis said several times, I also address myself to the greats of this world, repeating this always topical call: the war again! » Thus launched Léon XIV in front of tens of thousands of people gathered on Saint-Pierre square in Rome.

“I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people. Everything must be done to achieve authentic, fair and lasting peace as soon as possible ”he added at a time when diplomatic discussions accelerated and the day after a demonstration of unity of Europeans against Vladimir Putin. The Pope also argued for « All prisoners are released and that children can return to their families. »

Saying « Deeply saddened by what is happening in The Gaza Strip »he called for this « That hostilities stop immediatelythat humanitarian aid is brought to the exhausted civilian population and that all hostages are released. ”

« On the other hand, I welcomed with satisfaction the announcement of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, And I hope that through the next talks, a lasting agreement can be quickly reached ”he added. After accusations of ceasefire violations, calm seems to have returned this Sunday between the two countries.

Islamabad announced on Saturday May 10, the fighting of fighting after four days of military confrontation between the two nuclear powers, but detonations had been heard on both sides of the evening.