Pope Leo XIV offers Vatican mediation in global conflicts

The new pontiff underscores his commitment to peace as he reaches out to war-torn regions and world leaders.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-14

The latest news on Vatican City. On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed his intention to act as a global peacemaker, offering the Vatican's support in mediating international conflicts, saying war was never inevitable.

Addressing Eastern Catholic leaders from regions facing war and persecution, he emphasised the urgency of dialogue over division. In his first days as pope, Leo has consistently called for peace, notably reaching out to Ukraine, Gaza and South Asia.

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Rome, Italy 08-05-2025: The new pontiff appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica: Pope Leo XIV, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, successor to Pope Francis

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