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Pope Urges Peace Amid 2026 Winter Olympics

2/2/2026

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Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to promote peace during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, February 6–22, 2026.
Speaking in St. Peter's Square, he called for a ceasefire and actions to reduce tensions.
He said major sports events carry a powerful message of fraternity and can inspire peace.
He noted the Olympic truce tradition and that such calls often go unheeded, citing past conflicts.

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Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to promote peace during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, February 6–22, 2026.
Speaking in St. Peter's Square, he called for a ceasefire and actions to reduce tensions.
He said major sports events carry a powerful message of fraternity and can inspire peace.
He noted the Olympic truce tradition and that such calls often go unheeded, citing past conflicts.