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Pope Says Weapons Cannot Lead to ‘Lasting Peace’

Summary by Asharq AL-Awsat
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called global peace a "true moral imperative" and said weapons could only lead to a "temporary silence" not a "genuine and lasting peace". "Peace emerges as a political aspiration and, even more so, as a true moral imperative," he said in a speech to the Spanish parliament, calling for "patient dialogue" instead of rearmament in Europe and beyond. "Weapons may impose a temporary silence but they can never build a genuine a…

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The Pope gives a speech in Spain that ends with standing ovations and is called "historic." He speaks plainly about armament and migration - and also targets Europe.

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Leo in his speech to the Spanish Parliament, ten minutes of applause

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During his visit to Spain, Leo XIV spoke to Parliament – the first Pope ever. He warned against increasing militarisation, especially weapons with AI.

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Pope Leo XIV delivered a historic speech to the Spanish Parliament on Monday, where he addressed issues such as peace, the defense of life, democratic coexistence, migration and religious freedom. Violence in the world During his speech, the Pontiff warned about the limits of solutions based on force. “Weapons can impose a temporary silence, but they will never be able to build an authentic and lasting peace,” he said to Spanish legislators and …

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Asharq AL-awsat broke the news in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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