Pope Leo welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire deal, hopes for lasting peace

In his first Sunday address, new US-born Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace worldwide, specifically mentioning the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10.

Welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the forthcoming negotiations would lead to a lasting agreement between the two nations.

"I am pleased by the announcement of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and I hope that through the forthcoming negotiations a lasting agreement will soon be reached," Pope Leo XIV said on X.