During the Regina Coeli prayer on April 12 in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV made a new appeal for peace, encouraging the international community to keep a close eye on continuing conflicts and to safeguard civilians from the repercussions of war. The Pope sent a particular message to Ukraine, calling it "dear people", as well as to Lebanon and Sudan, calling for a cease-fire and the start of a conversation without limitations. The Pope also asked the faithful to pray for his apostolic journey, which begins on April 13 and will take him to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.