Pope Francis Urges Global Ceasefire, Advocates for Negotiated Peace in Ukraine and Gaza

In a series of interviews, the Pope emphasizes the need for dialogue and peace, highlighting the severe impact of war on children.

Pope Francis calls for an immediate end to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, stressing that 'a negotiated peace is better than a war without end.'
During a CBS News interview, the Pope expressed his daily concern for the hardships faced by civilians, especially children, in war zones.
He highlighted the dire situations in Gaza, where access to food remains a critical issue, and in Ukraine, where children have forgotten how to smile.
Francis has been actively involved in peace advocacy, urging world leaders and parties in conflict to negotiate and find peaceful solutions.
The Pope's messages are part of his broader appeal to the international community to prioritize humanitarian needs and peace over ongoing conflict.