Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza asking for dialogue, the cessation of violence, the freedom of Israeli hostages & for humanitarian law to be respected.

He shared this in a statement on his X official page pleading: “From Gaza, the cries of parents rise to heaven ever more intensely as they clutch the lifeless bodies of their children, searching for food and shelter from bombs.

“I renew my appeal to leaders: cease fire, release all hostages, and fully respect international humanitarian law!” pope Leo pleaded