Catholics the world over on Friday heeded Pope Leo XIV's call for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and other areas of conflict around the globe. (ANSA)

Pope Leo XIV announced Wednesday he is asking the devoted to refrain from eating on Aug. 22 and to spend the day praying for peace.

Catholics the world over on Friday heeded Pope Leo XIV's call for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and other areas of conflict around the globe. (ANSA)

Il mondo cattolico aderisce in blocco alla Giornata di digiuno (ANSA)