Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Pope Leo Asks for Fasting and Prayer for Peace
Pope Leo, the new pope, wants everyone to pray and fast for peace around the world.
He has asked Catholics and other religious people to do this on August 22.
The Pope wants people to pray for peace in Ukraine and other places with wars.
He hopes that through prayer and fasting, people can ask God for peace.
Pope Leo called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on August 22.
The call is directed towards Catholics and other religious faithful.
Leo mentioned the ongoing wars in Ukraine and other regions.
Leo asked for prayers for peace in Middle East and other war-torn areas.
Leo was elected on May 8.
- Who
- Pope Leo and religious faithful.
- What
- Pope Leo called for a day of fasting and prayer.
- When
- Friday, August 22.
- Where
- Vatican City, and other locations globally.
- Why
- To pray for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn regions.
- Initiator
- Pope Leo
- Purpose
- Fasting and prayer for peace
- Date
- August 22
- Target Audience
- Catholics and other religious faithful
- Location
- Vatican City
- Focus areas
- Ukraine, Holy Land, and other war-torn regions