Pope Leo XIV called for peace during his Wednesday General Audience, expressing deep concern over the escalating war in Ukraine and the suffering caused by recent attacks on civilians. He stressed that war only brings more destruction, saying that wherever missiles and drones strike, homes, places of worship, and innocent lives are devastated along with people’s hopes for peace. The Pope also offered prayers and encouragement to the people of Lebanon and thanked mothers around the world for nurturing faith, love, and compassion in their families. #PopeLeoXIV #Ukraine #Lebanon #Peace #PrayForPeace #WorldNews #CatholicChurch #Faith #Motherhood #Vatican