Pope Leo XIV has called on political leaders to “commit themselves” to the ongoing Israel-Hamas peace negotiations, which he described as showing “significant steps forward”.
Speaking at the close of Mass in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo condemned the “immense suffering” inflicted on the inhabitants of Gaza and expressed his hope that an Israel-Hamas peace deal will be finalised “as soon as possible”. He also condemned the rise of “antisemitic hatred” worldwide, highlighting Thursday’s attack on a synagogue in Manchester, England, reports Vatican News.
