Overview

• During the Aug. 24 Angelus, León XIV urged prayers for peace in Ukraine and also named Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Sudan in a broad appeal.
• The pope expressed closeness to Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado and voiced hope that authorities restore security and peace in the violence-hit province.
• He recalled the Aug. 22 global day of prayer and fasting and pointed to the World Prayer for Ukraine initiative as a sign of spiritual solidarity.
• The Holy See released a message to President Volodymyr Zelenski for Ukraine’s national day, and Zelenski publicly thanked the pope for his words and support.
• Reports state the Vatican continues to signal readiness to facilitate or host Ukraine–Russia talks, as UN figures cited in coverage put Cabo Delgado’s displaced above one million with major needs unmet.