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Pope Condemns Minnesota Shooting, Urges Global Peace Efforts

8/31/2025

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Pope Leo XIV condemned the Minnesota school shooting, which resulted in two deaths and 20 injuries.
He called for an end to the "pandemic of arms," promoting peace and dialogue, especially regarding Ukraine.
The Pope referenced Isaiah, urging the conversion of weapons into agricultural tools and advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Story summary

Pope Leo XIV condemned the Minnesota school shooting, which resulted in two deaths and 20 injuries.
He called for an end to the "pandemic of arms," promoting peace and dialogue, especially regarding Ukraine.
The Pope referenced Isaiah, urging the conversion of weapons into agricultural tools and advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine.