VaticanNews. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed his appeal for a path of dialogue to be pursued in Ukraine, which is under increased Russian attacks, and in the Middle East, where he said, a ceasefire in Lebanon is “a sign of hope.”
He was speaking during the Regina Coeli address after Holy Mass in the Kilamba district of Luanda in Angola on Sunday, on the second day of his visit to the southern African nation.
“I deeply regret the recent intensification of attacks against Ukraine, which continue to affect the civilian population,” the Pope said, and he expressed his closeness and prayers to all who are suffering.
“I renew my appeal for the weapons to fall silent,” he added, “and for the path of dialogue to be pursued.”
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Pope Leo went on to say that “the announced truce in Lebanon is a sign of hope, offering relief to the Lebanese people and to the wider Levant.”
“I encourage those engaged in seeking a diplomatic solution to continue along the path of peace, so that the end of hostilities throughout the Middle East may become lasting,” he appealed.
Linda Bordoni
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