Pope Leo decries ‘special interests’ and MidEast wars, calls Gaza ‘inhumane’

Pope Leo XIV decried on Thursday the escalating violence in the Middle East and called for renewed respect for international law, warning that the region has become “ravaged” by wars. 

What happened: “Today, violent conflict seems to be raging in the Christian East with a diabolical intensity previously unknown,” Leo said. His remarks came during a meeting at the Vatican with Catholic bishops and aid organizations working in the Middle East. 

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News Source: www.al-monitor.com

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