US EditionPope marks 50th anniversary of Cold War-era deal on security and human rights
METROPOLITAN CITY OF ROME, LAZIO, JUL 30 – Pope Leo XIV emphasized diplomacy amid global conflicts and highlighted the Helsinki Accords’ role in fostering European security and cooperation among 35 nations.
- On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV commemorated five decades since the signing of the Helsinki Accords, a pivotal Cold War agreement endorsed by 35 countries in Finland.
- The Accords emerged from a 1970s U.S.-Soviet meeting in Finland, hosted by President Urho Kekkonen, where leaders pledged to advance peace, foster dialogue between Eastern and Western nations, strengthen stability in Europe, and uphold fundamental individual freedoms.
- Pope Leo highlighted that the agreement marked the beginning of a renewed era encouraging closer ties between East and West, while calling for ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent and address conflicts.
- He emphasized that now more than ever, it is crucial to honor the legacy of Helsinki by continuing open communication, enhancing collaborative efforts, and prioritizing diplomatic solutions to avoid and settle disputes.
- After a savage assault last weekend targeting a Catholic place of worship in the eastern region of Congo that resulted in at least 38 deaths, Leo offered prayers for the victims and urged cooperation to help avert future incidents of this nature.
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