Pope Leo XIV Reiterates Plea for Peace in the Middle East
July 28, 2026 | 11:34 amPope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) attends a luncheon with the poor for the Jubilee of the Poor in the Paul VI Hall, Vatican City, on November 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV officially. . .
July 28, 2026 | 11:34 amPope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) attends a luncheon with the poor for the Jubilee of the Poor in the Paul VI Hall, Vatican City, on November 16, 2025. Pope Leo XIV officially closed the Holy Year 2025, attended by 33 million pilgrims, while criticizing consumerism and economic inequality. However, he faced criticism for the large jubilee budget and threats of division from traditionalists and the German Church. ShutterstockTEMPO. CO, Jakarta-Pope Leo XIVagain called for peace in the Holy Land and the entire Middle East in his Angelus sermon on Sunday, July 26, in Castel Gandolfo. In his Sunday reflection, Pope Leo also expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and called for an immediate resumption of dialogue. "I continue to follow with deep concern the ongoing and escalating violence in the Holy Land," the Pope said, as quoted byANTARA. He also noted the recent casualties of many civilians, both in the West Bank and inGaza. Pope Leo called for all parties to return to the negotiating table to reach a just political solution based on the dignity and equal rights of every human being. He also urged a halt to further military action and the rejection of unilateral decisions, especially those that violate respect and the status quo of holy places of all religions. "I urge all parties involved to suspend their attacks and urgently reopen avenues of dialogue and diplomacy, so that the peace so greatly desired by the entire region may be achieved without delay," said Pope Leo XIV. Read:Iran Rejects US Talks as Hormuz Strait Remains ClosedClick hereto get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google NewsRecommendedPope Leo Calls on Europe to Do More for Migrants23 hari laluPope Leo Calls on Europe to Do More for MigrantsThe pontiff's trip to the migration frontline of Lampedusa underscored a message for Europe and United States as intolerance and indifference rise. Vatican Excommunicates Rebel SSPX Bishops, Followers25 hari laluVatican Excommunicates Rebel SSPX Bishops, FollowersVatican watchdog imposes disciplinary measures on ultratraditionalist SSPX after it consecrated bishops without papal consent. Pope Leo Bows to Migrants' 'Dignity' in Gran Canaria46 hari laluPope Leo Bows to Migrants' 'Dignity' in Gran CanariaThe Pope visited Arguinegun, a Canary Islands migration hotspot, saying Europe can't uphold dignity while the Mediterranean is an "unmarked grave. "Spain Sees Tourism Windfall From Pope Leo's Papal Visit47 hari laluSpain Sees Tourism Windfall From Pope Leo's Papal VisitPope Leo arrived in Spain on June 6, marking the first papal visit to the country in 15 years. Pope Leo in Spain: More Than a Million Line Madrid Streets50 hari laluPope Leo in Spain: More Than a Million Line Madrid StreetsHuge crowds welcomed Pope Leo XIV in Madrid on Sunday as he began a five-day Spain visit meeting migrants and the homeless, promoting "human values. "Pope Urges 'Disarming' of AI in Major Manifesto25 Mei 2026Pope Urges 'Disarming' of AI in Major ManifestoPope Leo XIV urged tighter AI regulation over misinformation and war risks, while apologizing for the church's role in slavery. US Secretary of State to Visit Rome, Meet Pope Leo XIV4 Mei 2026US Secretary of State to Visit Rome, Meet Pope Leo XIVU. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome this week, following tensions between the pontiff and Donald Trump. Pope Leo XIV Pays Tribute to Journalists Killed in War3 Mei 2026Pope Leo XIV Pays Tribute to Journalists Killed in WarThe leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, commemorates World Press Freedom Day by honoring journalists who have been victims of war. Jakarta Students Rally in Support of Pope Leo XIV at US Embassy23 April 2026Jakarta Students Rally in Support of Pope Leo XIV at US EmbassyA group of students expresses their solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in response to Donald Trump's remarks about the war with Iran. Indonesian Catholic Group Backs Pope Leo XIV Amid Trump Criticism22 April 2026Indonesian Catholic Group Backs Pope Leo XIV Amid Trump CriticismThe PP PMKRI declared its support for Pope Leo XIV while criticizing Donald Trump's statement, which was deemed potentially escalating the situation and distancing global peace efforts.