Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for an end to armed conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East during a speech in Kilamba, Angola, on April 19, urging political leaders to pursue dialogue rather than escalation, as violence intensifies on multiple fronts and diplomatic efforts remain fragile.
The appeal came during the Regina Coeli prayer following Mass on Sunday in the Kilamba district of Luanda, part of the Pope’s ongoing apostolic visit to Angola. Speaking to thousands of worshippers gathered for the liturgy, the Pontiff expressed concern over the mounting toll of war on civilian populations and called for renewed commitment to peaceful negotiation.
