Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican

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1. ABC 13 Houston

   Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican ↗ (opens ABC 13 Houston)

   Published Aug 19, 2025

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   Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine.

2. Al-Monitor

   Pope Leo calls for day of fasting, prayers for peace in Ukraine on Friday ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Aug 19, 2025

   Al-Monitor's feed description

   VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in Ukraine and other war-torn countries on Friday, August 22."As our Earth continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in many other regions ...

3. America Magazine

   Pope Leo sets Friday as day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land ↗ (opens America Magazine)

   Published Aug 19, 2025

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   “I ask all the faithful to spend Aug. 22 in fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to grant us peace and justice and to dry the tears of those who suffer because of the armed conflicts underway.”

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