Pope Leo XIV has declared Friday, August 22, a global day of prayer and fasting for peace, coinciding with the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Pope made this announcement on Wednesday during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, as reported by Vatican News.
The appeal comes as violence continues to escalate in Ukraine, the Holy Land, and other regions facing armed conflict.
Humanitarian organisations have warned of worsening conditions, with growing numbers of displaced people and civilians caught in the crossfire.