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Published 11 May, 2025 04:14pm

Pope Leo ‘profoundly saddened’ by situation in Gaza

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV said he was “profoundly saddened” by Israel’s offensive in Gaza in his first Sunday message since his election as pontiff, Reuters reports.

He called for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid and the release of the remaining hostages.

“No more war!” the pope said, repeating a frequent call of the late Pope Francis.

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