Pope Leo XIV calls for unity at inaugural mass and meets Zelensky15 hours ago Share Save Gabriela Pomeroy BBC News Bethany Bell and Giulia Tommasi Reporting from the Vatican Share SaveWatch: Thousands attend Leo XIV's inauguration MassPope Leo XIV has called for unity at his inaugural Mass at the Vatican attended by thousands of faithful and world leaders including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. The Pope noted efforts to end the war in Ukraine in a prayer after the service and also held a meeting with Zelensky. Reuters Zelensky thanked the Pope for being a 'clear voice in defence' of peace in UkraineEarlier on Sunday, the Pope had addressed worshippers in St Peter's Square. "The martyred Ukraine is waiting for negotiations for a just and lasting peace to finally happen," Pope Leo said. Pope Leo then took the book of the gospels to bless the people.