Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day
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Wednesday, 24 December, 2025, 12:25
![]() Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace – at least on the feast of the birth of our saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence near Rome on Tuesday. The pope said: “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that Russia has apparently rejected a request for a truce.” Referring to conflicts in general, Leo said: “I hope they will listen and there will be 24 hours of peace in the whole world.” |

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