Vatican & World News 25.01.2026

-   Pope Leo XIV appeals for efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and prays for all those suffering from conflict in the Middle East and other regions of the world -   Ukrainians face freezing winter temperatures amid power blackouts as Russia continues to strike infrastructure and major cities -   In his message for World Mission Day, the Pope says that at a time of deepening conflict and division, the proclamation of the Gospel calls for peaceful hearts