Pope Leo urges Europe to 'give up ground' for the sake of peace in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called European leaders to "sacrifice certain positions" on the war in Ukraine for the sake of peace, in what was his strongest political statement yet on Europe. Speaking in French as he concluded a four-day tour of France, the US-born Pope spoke of the devastating impact and "senseless slaughter" caused by the return of war in Europe since Russia's 2022 full-scale…
Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to relinquish certain positions in the ongoing war in Ukraine for the sake of peace during his final mass of a four-day tour of France. The US-born Pope, speaking in French, emphasized the devastating impact of the return of war in Europe since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion. He called for patient dialogue, courageous negotiation, and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good of peace.
Pope Leo warned against rearmament in Europe, noting that many European governments have provided strong financial support for Ukraine but fear further attacks. He stressed that promoting peace is an active task, not just stemming the tide of war. Pope Leo also addressed migration in Europe, calling for respect and integration of newcomers.
Despite the French presidency inviting all EU 27 heads of state, the event saw a limited attendance, including Prince Albert II of Monaco, Luxembourg's Prime Minister, and German state of Saarland's minister-president.
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