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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace at St Peter's prayer

Pope Leo XIV during a mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican. [Vatican media, AFP]

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to war in the world as he greeted crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.

"Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!" proclaimed the first pontiff from the United States, addressing tens of thousands in St Peter's Square gathered underneath him who cheered, applauded wildly and enthusiastically waved flags.

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