Pope Leo XIV first offered to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine shortly after his first meeting with Zelenskyy at the Vatican following his inauguration Mass on May 18.

The Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful with an American-style publicity pitch, an effort Pope Leo promoted while marking a feast day Sunday.

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