Pope Leo Calls for Peace in Gaza During His Sunday Angelus Address

Vatican City, Sept. 21 — Pope Leo on Sunday called for peace in the Gaza Strip, declaring that “there is no future based on violence, forced exile, or vengeance.” He made this appeal during his Sunday Angelus Address in St. Peter’s Square, where he addressed Catholic associations dedicated to supporting those suffering in Gaza.

The Pope expressed solidarity with the people of the Holy Land, aligning himself with Church leaders and humanitarian groups working in the region. “People need peace,” he affirmed, adding that “those who truly love them work for peace.”

Speaking directly to representatives of Catholic associations present, Pope Leo commended their initiatives and the broader efforts of the Church to stand with those enduring hardship in Gaza. “Dear friends, I appreciate your initiative and the many others throughout the Church that express closeness to our brothers and sisters suffering in that tormented land,” he said.

The Pope’s remarks marked his first public greeting to groups engaged in solidarity with Gaza, underscoring the Vatican’s continued advocacy for peace in the Middle East. His appeal follows ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises that have displaced thousands and left many in urgent need of aid.

Courtesy: Vatican News