“War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!
Today more than ever, humanity cries out and calls for peace. This is a cry that requires responsibility and reason, and it must not be drowned out by the din of weapons or the rhetoric that incites conflict. Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable chasm. There are no “distant” conflicts when human dignity is at stake.”
Pope Leo XIV.
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"Initially, after his election in May, Leo's comments on geopolitics were cautious. Then last month he used the word 'inhuman' in reference to the Trump-led crackdown, shaking conservative Catholics in his own country who had embraced the 'American Pope.'" BBC
"As the leader of a global community of 1.4 billion Catholics, Leo has a rare position of influence to challenge Trump’s policies, and the U.S. president has to tread with uncustomary caution in confronting him." Pope Leo and Trump head for a clash
"Historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is "an empire in decline," exhibiting the same "irrationality" as previous declining powers."
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