Asger Risom
In the wake of alarming developments in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV appealed for diplomacy and restraint during his Sunday prayer at the Vatican, warning that humanity now “cries out for peace.”
Humanity is watching in alarm as tensions mount between major powers in the Middle East.
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV used his weekly Angelus address at the Vatican to call for calm, stressing moral responsibility amid the chaos and urging global leaders to pursue dialogue over destruction.
“Humanity Cries Out for Peace”
During his Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV pointed to “alarming news from the Middle East” and emphasized that “humanity cries out for peace.”
He urged the international community to respond with reason, not war, warning that conflict could open an “irreparable abyss.”
As reported by HotNews, the pope stressed that no victory by arms could justify the suffering of mothers and children.
Diplomacy Must “Silence Weapons”
The pope reiterated that nations have a moral duty to cease hostilities before tragedy deepens.
“May diplomacy silence the weapons,” he intoned, encouraging world leaders to “build the future on works of peace, not violent conflict.”
His message reflects growing concerns that military action in the region may spiral beyond control, with widespread civilian suffering as the cost.
Warning Against Forgotten Humanitarian Crises
Vatican official Robert Francis Prevost also raised alarm over humanitarian conditions, especially in Gaza. After more than 20 months of war, civilians in Gaza remain besieged and hunger-stricken.
He warned that amid global unrest, Gaza’s crisis risks becoming “forgotten,” urging renewed efforts for adequate humanitarian support.
Pope Leo XIV’s appeal highlights both the urgency of diplomacy and the deep moral dimension of modern conflict.
His remarks serve as a stark reminder: unless peace becomes the priority, suffering will explode beyond those already caught in the crossfire.
