Pope Leo XIV in his first church appearance at the Vatican on Sunday appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, and between India and Pakistan.

The Papal message was contained in a tweet by Vatican news, thusly:

“I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people. Let everything possible be done to achieve an authentic, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all the prisoners be freed and may the children return to their families.

“I am deeply saddened by what is happening in the Gaza Strip. Cease fire immediately! Let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be freed.

“On the other hand, I am pleased by the announcement of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and I hope that through the forthcoming negotiations a lasting agreement will soon be reached.”