29 May 2025 - 14:22
Source: IRNA
Pope Leo calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire, urges respect for humanitarian law

Pope Leo called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need for full respect for international humanitarian law.

AhlulBayt News Agency: Pope Leo called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need for full respect for international humanitarian law.

According to IRNA, speaking during his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff said, "In the Gaza Strip, the intense cries are reaching Heaven more and more from mothers and fathers who hold tightly to the bodies of their dead children."

He appealed directly to those involved in the war, stating, "To those responsible, I renew my appeal: stop the fighting."

His remarks underscore growing global calls to end the violence and protect civilians caught in the conflict.

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