Pope Leo decries Sudan violence, urges dialogue and reduction effort

Pope Leo on Sunday (November 2, 2025) appealed for a direct ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, saying he was following with “great sorrow” studies of horrible brutality within the metropolis of Al-Fashir in Darfur.

“Indiscriminate violence against women and children, attacks on defenceless civilians and serious obstacles to humanitarian action are causing unacceptable suffering,” the Pope stated throughout his weekly Angelus handle to crowds in St. Peter’s Square.

He referred to as on the worldwide neighborhood to behave “decisively and generously” to help reduction efforts.

The U.N. human rights workplace stated on Friday that a whole bunch of civilians and unarmed fighters could have been killed late final month when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured Al-Fashir, the Sudanese military’s final main holdout in Darfur.

The metropolis fell every week in the past after an 18-month siege, prompting tens of hundreds to flee.

Pope Leo additionally addressed the state of affairs in Tanzania on Sunday, saying there had been clashes with quite a few casualties after latest nationwide elections. He urged all sides to keep away from violence and “walk the path of dialogue”.