Pope Francis called for prayers for peace in Ukraine and other conflict zones during a meeting with pilgrims at the Vatican on Sunday. He also expressed concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the fate of migrants trying to cross the dangerous Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.
Colombia recalled its ambassador from Argentina after Argentine President Javier Milei made disrespectful comments calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "communist murderer," which led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries.