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Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Middle East
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On March 15, just two weeks after the outbreak of hostilities across Eastern Europe and beyond into the wider region including Israel/Palestine (referred to here simply), Holy See officials issued urgent appeals from multiple languages urging an immediate cessation of fighting in what is described as a critical second week.
Key Points
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1Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East to stop 'atrocity violence'.
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2The Pope is urging parties involved in a conflict that began two weeks ago to reopen dialogue.
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3Multiple news outlets report on his renewed appeal for peace and de-escalation of hostilities.
Developments
March 16
"The Pope calls to stop violence and bet on dialogue in the Middle East"
Perspectives
The Pope calls for an end to violence and a commitment to dialogue in the Middle East.
— [Mar 16, 02:08] Llama el Papa a frenar la violencia y apostar por el diálogo en Medio Oriente (Lineadirectaportal)'Atrocious' violence is occurring today and tomorrow; we must not forget the victims of this conflict.
— [Mar 15, 18:20] El Papa pide diálogo y alto al fuego ante la 'violencia atroz' en Oriente Próximo (Lagacetadesalamanca.es)'Atrocious violence is occurring today and tomorrow; we must not forget the victims of this conflict.'
— [Mar 15, 02:43] Papa León XIV llama a un alto el fuego y pide diálogo en Medio Oriente (Unomasuno.com.mx)
Llama el Papa a frenar la violencia y apostar por el diálogo en Medio Oriente
Lineadirectaportal
21h ago
El Papa pide diálogo y alto al fuego ante la «violencia atroz» en Oriente Próximo
Lagacetadesalamanca.es
1d ago
Papa León XIV llamó a un alto el fuego en Medio Oriente para frenar la «violencia atroz»
Unomasuno.com.mx
1d ago