As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska on Friday, Pope Leo prayed that world leaders would recognize the impact their actions have on world peace. Mentioning the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, the pope said the commemorations have “awakened in the world a rightful rejection of war as a means of resolving conflicts. Let us continue to pray for an end to wars.” The pope then congratulated Armenia and Azerbaijan for signing a peace agreement during a ceremony hosted by Mr. Trump at the White House and prayed that “the event may contribute to a stable and lasting peace in the South Caucasus.”