Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

Pope Leo then noted that “[t]oday, in Italy and in other countries, we celebrate Mother’s Day. I send a warm greeting to all mothers, with a prayer for them and for those who are already in ...

VATICAN CITY — For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope delivers ... coincidentally Mother’s Day in Italy ...

The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope ... his mother, St. Monica, on Thursday night that had been given to him by his Augustinian religious order. On hand in the square on Sunday for Leo’s first noon prayer ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and ... Leo also noted that Sunday was Mother’s Day in many countries and wished all mothers, “including those in heaven” a Happy ...

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza in Symbolically Rich Blessing on Mother's Day VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ...

It was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world on Thursday evening following his remarkable election as pope ... was Mother’s Day in many ...