Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Middle East in his first Regina Caeli prayer

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"As Pope Francis said, I appeal to the world's leaders: no more war," the pontiff, who was elected on May 8, said VATICAN, May 11. /TASS/. Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first Regina Caeli prayer to peace, recalling the end of World War II 80 years ago and calling for a settlement in Ukraine, the Middle East and de-escalation of the situation between India and Pakistan. "The tragedy of World War II ended 80 years ago. It cost 60 million lives. In the current dramatic scenario of a fragmented World