Pope Leo's Peace Push: A New Papacy Tone

Pope Leo the 14th marked his first good Friday leading the celebration of the Passion of the Lord, right there in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, City.

Straight after, he picked up the phone for a key call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, pushing hard for peace talks.

This Convo went down Friday morning, as reported by Vatican News.

Leo's stress reopening all diplomatic channels to wrap up the conflict for good.

Folks are highlighting how the chat zeroed in on shielding civilians and upholding international humanitarian law.

It's a clear signal from the Vatican on the human cost of the fight.

The Holy See Press offers back this up, noting the focus on dialogue and protection amid the chaos.

Leo's move sets a tone for his papacy, keeping the spotlight on global reconciliation as tensions simmer on.

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