Pope Leo XIII has made a solemn appeal to world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," as negotiations open between the United States and Iran.
During a prayer vigil held in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the pontiff denounced the escalation of conflicts and the use of religious justifications to legitimize violence.
Addressing political leaders directly, he delivered a clear message: "Stop! It's time for peace!", calling for dialogue and mediation to be prioritized over rearmament.
The Pope also spoke of the suffering of civilian populations, citing in particular testimonies from children living in war zones, describing the "horror and inhumanity" of the conflicts.
Since the beginning of hostilities involving Iran, Leo XIII has established himself as a critical voice, repeatedly calling for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.
His intervention comes at a key moment, as high-level discussions attempt to end several weeks of war, in an atmosphere of extreme tension.
This new appeal from the Vatican underlines the moral role that the Catholic Church intends to play on the international stage, advocating for peace in the face of a situation deemed increasingly unstable.
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