Pope Leo Urges End to Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank

Pope Leo XIV called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing a surge in attacks by militant settlers. Speaking after noon prayers at Castel Gandolfo outside Rome, he renewed his appeal for an end to repeated violence against Palestinian civilians, without naming specific incidents. He also urged the international community to take action to advance the two-state solution, describing it as the path toward a fair and lasting peace.