Pope Leo XIV called for people to be “awakened” to the existence of alternative solutions after the “senseless killing” of people in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Pope Addresses Ukraine Conflict
In an interview, Pope Leo XIV discussed the current war in Ukraine, stating that people should be “awakened” to the existence of alternative solutions to conflict. He also addressed the Vatican’s proposal to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of “other actors” applying “sufficient pressure” for warring parties to say “enough.”
Papal Birthday Celebration
On his 70th birthday on Sunday, September 14, Pope Leo XIV received birthday wishes from well-wishers at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, some carrying balloons and transparents with messages in English, Italian, and Spanish.
Night of Religious Service
According to CBS News, the Pope spent Sunday afternoon leading an ecumenical service in honor of 21st-century martyrs, with a detailed biography about his life set to publish in English and Portuguese editions later this month.
