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What is the latest with Pope Leo?

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Pope Leo recently completed his first major international trip, visiting Lebanon and Turkey, where he called for peace, unity, and dialogue amid regional tensions. He offered prayers at the Beirut port explosion site, addressed Lebanon's ongoing crises, and expressed hopes to visit Africa in 2026. He also met with Ukraine's President Zelensky to discuss peace and humanitarian concerns.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

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  • Zelensky met Pope Leo XIV in Italy before talks with PM Meloni
  • The Pope called for ongoing dialogue for a just peace in Ukraine 18s
  • They discussed prisoners of war and abducted Ukrainian children 27s
  • Zelensky's Rome visit follows stops in London and Brussels 37s
  • Ukrainian officials support revising the U.S.-authored peace plan 53s

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni
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Euronews
10 hours ago
Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

Pope Leo met with Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the need for continued dialogue for peace in Ukraine and humanitarian issues, including prisoners of war and abducted children.

Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Africa in 2026
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Africanews
6 days ago
Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Africa in 2026

Pope Leo announced hopes to visit Africa in 2026, especially Algeria, to promote Christian-Muslim dialogue and visit sites linked to Saint Augustine.

Pope Leo caps off three-day Lebanon visit with Beirut mass
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DW News
7 days ago
Pope Leo caps off three-day Lebanon visit with Beirut mass

Pope Leo's Lebanon visit included a mass in Beirut, prayers at the port explosion site, and a call for new approaches in the Middle East to overcome divisions and promote reconciliation.

Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut blast
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Al Jazeera
7 days ago
Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut blast

Pope Leo concluded his Lebanon visit with a silent prayer at the Beirut port explosion site, led an open air mass, addressed Lebanon's crises, and brought international attention to the country's ongoing challenges.

Pope Leo concludes first major trip as pontiff
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CBS News
8 days ago
Pope Leo concludes first major trip as pontiff

Pope Leo completed his first major trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, warning of a 'piecemeal third world war,' urging dialogue, and marking the anniversary of the Nicene Creed with prayers for Christian unity.

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