The pope called for peace, especially for the victims of “forgotten” wars, naming several conflicts in Africa.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza – taking shelter in tents from the “rain, wind and cold” – and by calling for the guns to fall silent in Ukraine.

In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.

The U.S.-born pope also lamented the situation for migrants and refugees who "traverse the American continent."