Overview

• Speaking at St. Peter’s before the Angelus, León XIV condemned a resurgence of antisemitic hatred, citing the recent attack in Manchester.
• He urged all responsible parties to commit to an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages.
• The pope said there have been “significant steps” in ongoing negotiations and called for efforts that lead to a just and lasting peace.
• Coverage noted U.S. envoys traveled to Egypt for talks and some reports said Hamas approved a U.S. proposal, developments described as hopeful yet still unconfirmed.
• At a Jubilee Mass for Migrants and Missionaries before thousands of faithful, he lamented the suffering of Palestinians and reaffirmed that migrants must be welcomed and never exploited.