In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.

"Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war. Look to negotiate. Look for peace," the pope said in an interview with CBS News.

During the exchange, the full version of which will be released on May 19, the Holy Father reflected on world conflicts and especially on the suffering of children during wars.

In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. network, Pope Francis called for peace in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and said a “negotiated peace” is better than an ongoing conflict. “Please. Countries at war,

Pope Francis called for peace in his first in-depth interview with an American media outlet. CBS News teased a clip of the hourlong interview that will air Sunday. Anchor Norah O’Donnell asked the head of the Catholic Church about the various conflicts happening across the world,

Pope Francis recently expressed his support for striving for peace through negotiation rather than continuing endless wars. In an interview with American television network CBS, he made a heartfelt appeal to countries currently embroiled in conflicts to prioritize peace talks.