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Pope Leo Urges Ceasefire and Dialogue Amid Sudan Crisis

11/2/2025

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Pope Leo, head of the Catholic Church, called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian corridors in Sudan amid brutality in Al-Fashir, Darfur.
He urged the international community to respond decisively to support relief efforts as Al-Fashir fell after an 18-month siege, displacing tens of thousands.
Pope Leo addressed violence in Tanzania following recent national elections, urging all parties to refrain from violence and engage in dialogue.

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Pope Leo, head of the Catholic Church, called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian corridors in Sudan amid brutality in Al-Fashir, Darfur.
He urged the international community to respond decisively to support relief efforts as Al-Fashir fell after an 18-month siege, displacing tens of thousands.
Pope Leo addressed violence in Tanzania following recent national elections, urging all parties to refrain from violence and engage in dialogue.