Leo urged an end to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people," he said. "Let us do everything possible to reach a genuine, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all prisoners be freed and children be able to return to their families."

Pontiff holding first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’ - The press conference comes after the newly elected pontiff held a Sunday mass in which he called for an end to conflicts i