His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas and allied factions. The Pope expressed his concern over the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza and highlighted recent progress in peace negotiations in the Middle East.
Pope Leo XIV urged all parties involved to accept the ceasefire proposed by former President Donald Trump and to work towards ending the ongoing conflict. He stated, "I continue to be saddened by the immense suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza." The Pope emphasized the importance of commitment from those in positions of responsibility to facilitate a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
In his message, the Pope called for collective prayer, stating, "Let us #PrayTogether so that the ongoing efforts may put an end to the war and lead us towards a just and lasting peace." This appeal comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions and violence in the region, with the Pope expressing hope for a resolution that alleviates the suffering of those affected.
For related coverage on the broader context of the situation, see recent developments regarding Trump"s proposals in the Middle East.
