Vatican City: Pope Francis urges world leaders and the global community to broker ceasefires in war-affected nations before Christmas.

During the Angelus prayer on Sunday, the Pope passionately appealed for an end to hostilities, stating, “I implore governments and the international community to strive for ceasefires on all warfronts by the time we celebrate Christmas.”

This heartfelt plea followed his call for people of goodwill to unite in prayer for peace across regions plagued by violence.

“Let us keep praying for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East—Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria—in Myanmar, Sudan, and all places where war and violence bring suffering,” he urged.

The Pope’s appeal comes amid ongoing violence in Gaza, escalating tensions in Lebanon, Ukraine’s prolonged conflict, Myanmar’s civil war, Sudan’s devastating clashes, and Syria’s resurgence of turmoil, including reports of rebels seizing Damascus after years of unrest.