Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine during his first Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" message from St. Peter's Square.
Ashley Carnahan is a writer at Fox News Digital.
The pontiff then turned to the Russia-Ukraine war, calling on believers to pray for the "tormented people" of Ukraine.
"May the clamor of weapons cease, and may the parties involved, with the support and commitment of the international community, find the courage to engage in sincere, direct and respectful dialogue," he said.
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