Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Negotiations for a Just Peace in the Middle East

Gaza: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed his urgent appeals for peace in the Holy Land and across the Middle East during his Angelus address in Castel Gandolfo, expressing deep concern over the escalating violence and calling for an immediate return to dialogue. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Pope addressed the situation by highlighting his deep concern over the ongoing and escalating violence in the region, particularly in the Holy Land. He noted the recent increase in civilian casualties in both the West Bank and Gaza, emphasizing the need for a return to negotiations aimed at achieving a just political solution. Pope Leo XIV underscored the importance of a solution based on the equal dignity and equal rights of every individual. He stressed the need for the rejection of further military actions and unilateral decisions, especially those that compromise the status quo of holy sites revered by all religious faiths. In his address, the Pope urged all parties involved to halt th eir attacks and urgently reopen avenues of dialogue and diplomacy. His call to action emphasized the widespread desire for peace throughout the region, which he urged should be achieved without delay.