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Pope Leo XIV peace appeals for global conflicts

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Pope Leo XIV has issued several appeals for peace addressing various global conflicts. In August 2026, the Pontiff called for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, urging both sides to respect international humanitarian law and cease attacks on civilian targets, stating that “war only begets more war and causes immense suffering.” He also expressed concern regarding the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, specifically in El Obeid, calling for humanitarian corridors and an immediate ceasefire. Following these appeals, the Pope issued a renewed call to end violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. ~~He advocated for~~ Speaking from Castel Gandolfo, he urged the international community to actively advance a two-state solution to ~~achieve~~ ensure a just and lasting ~~peace amidst~~ peace. This appeal follows reports of ~~settler-related violence~~ escalating tensions and ~~sieges on villages such as~~ violence involving Israeli settlers, including instances in the village of Qusra where residents reportedly faced sieges involving the cutting off of water and ~~Taybeh. This occurred alongside~~ electricity. Additionally, the Christian community in Taybeh has expressed growing concerns regarding settler attacks and a lack of protection. These religious appeals coincide with political developments in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan, maintaining that military presence in Gaza will continue until Hamas is disarmed.

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