Pope Leo renews call for Ukraine war to end
He urged respect for international humanitarian law and said civilian injuries and deaths have risen by more than a third, according to the UN human rights office.
- On Sunday, Aug 9, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence in Ukraine and Russia, urging global leaders to prioritize diplomacy during his weekly Angelus prayer. "War only breeds more war," he stated.
- The United Nations reports more than 16,000 civilians killed in nearly 4.5 years of fighting, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting eight wounded in Odesa after a Russian attack and five dead in a Ukrainian drone strike on Belgorod.
- Pope Leo also expressed deep concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in el-Obeid, Sudan, where The United Nations warns the city is in danger of becoming a humanitarian catastrophe after three years of conflict.
- More than 14 million people have been displaced across Sudan following three years of fighting, as the pontiff demanded authorities guarantee humanitarian corridors for civilians, stressing that "tragic incidents are multiplying, causing an ever-growing number of civilian victims, including children."
- During his Aug 6 visit to Assisi, the Pope encouraged young people to "devote some of their vacation days to activities that foster personal growth and friendship as a sign of hope," offering a message of resilience.
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Pope calls for end to attacks on civilians in Ukraine and RussiaPope Leo XIV has condemned the deaths of innocent people in Ukraine and Russia and called for compliance with international humanitarian law. According to the UN, more than 16,000 civilians have been killed in the nearly 4.5 years of war.
During his Sunday sermon, Pope Leo XIV called out Russia and Ukraine.
The head of the Vatican remarked on his "feeling call for respect for international humanitarian law"
Pope Leo XIV urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks targeting civilian facilities and to abide by international law. According to the Vatican, Leo XIV expressed concern over the rising number of civilian casualties, including children, resulting from the war between Russia and Ukraine while presiding over the Sunday Angelus at St. Peter's Square on the 9th (local time). He added, “Both sides must respect international law and stop attacks on c…
(Vatican = Yonhap News) Correspondent Min-kyung-rak = On the 9th (local time), Pope Leo XIV urged both Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks targeting civilians...
Pontifik stressed the increasing number of civilian casualties and called for compliance with international law.
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