The situation in the Middle East continues to worsen: conflict continues to increase and the bombings—especially in Lebanon—have not stop. For this reason, the Pope, from St. Peter’s Square, once again issued a strong appeal calling for urgent peace.
POPE LEO XIV
Let the hostilities cease! Let paths of dialogue be reopened! Violence will never be able to bring about the justice, stability, and peace that people hope for.
On Laetare Sunday, which celebrates the fourth Sunday of Lent, the Pope recalled that dialogue is the only tool authorities have to put an end to the suffering of the Lebanese people.
POPE LEO XIV
I hope that paths of dialogue may open that can support the country’s authorities in implementing lasting solutions to the serious crisis underway, for the common good of all the Lebanese.
17 days have passed since the beginning of the conflict in Iran. It is estimated that more than 3,000 people have already lost their lives across the various countries involved. The attacks and crossfire have continued without pause and are even increasing in Lebanon. It's reported that there are more than 800 deaths and over 800,000 displaced people since the start of the conflict.
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