Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Gaza, Offers to Host Talks

Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church, held his first big meeting, called a general audience.

He spoke to a crowd of many people.

During the meeting, he asked that people be allowed to send help to Gaza, where people are suffering.

He also wants the fighting there to stop.

The Pope also said that the Vatican is willing to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to try and end the war.

This is a way for the Pope to help make the world a more peaceful place.