US EditionPope Leo Urges US and Cuba to Pursue Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions
Pope Leo called for sincere dialogue to prevent violence and suffering as US threatens tariffs on Cuba's oil suppliers, risking social chaos, Cuban bishops said.
- The Vatican's Pope Leo said on Sunday he was deeply concerned about rising tensions between the United States and Cuba and joined Cuban bishops in urging sincere dialogue to avoid suffering for the Cuban people.
- By threatening tariffs on suppliers, the U.S. escalated pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump said last week tariffs would target imports from countries that supply Cuba with oil to protect U.S. national security.
- U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday that he told reporters aboard Air Force One, `It doesn't have to be a humanitarian crisis` while calling for Cuba to negotiate.
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Pope Leo urges U.S. and Cuba to engage in sincere dialogue | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo said today he was deeply concerned about rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, and he called for “sincere and effective dialogue” to prevent violence and further suffering for the Cuban people.
Pope Leon XIV this Sunday called on Cuba and the United States “a sincere and effective dialogue to prevent violence and any action that could increase the suffering of the Cuban people,” following the prayer of the Angelus in San Pedro Square. “I have received with great concern news of increased tensions between Cuba and the United States, two neighbouring countries, and I join the message of the Cuban bishops to promote dialogue,” the Pope sa…
The Supreme Pontiff advocates respect for sovereignty and the cessation of measures that deepen the suffering of the Cuban population.
The Pope expresses "great concern" over "increased tensions" between Cuba and the US | The pontiff called on "all those responsible to promote a sincere dialogue"
Pope Leon stated on Sunday, following the prayer of Angelus, that he is "deeply concerned" about the rise of tensions between the United States and Cuba and called for "a sincere and effective dialogue" to prevent violence and new suffering for the Cuban population, reports Reuters.
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