Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church, has issued a powerful call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the immense human suffering in the region. Speaking to a large gathering at St. Peter's Square,

At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating consequences of war.

As the war in Gaza rages on, Pope Leo has called on Israel and Hamas to implement an immediate ceasefire. Addressing the crowd in Vatican city, the newly elected pope lamented the death of children in the war-torn strip.