Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
Pope Leo expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Ukraine during his weekly audience at the Vatican. He emphasized that war exacerbates problems rather than solving them, leading to increased suffering and destruction. The Pope also highlighted the devastating impact on civilians and called for a reevaluation of military spending in Europe.
- ▪Pope Leo described the war in Ukraine as experiencing a 'sharp intensification'.
- ▪He stated that war does not solve problems but aggravates them.
- ▪The Pope expressed his concern for civilians affected by the conflict.
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Pope Leo on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) decried what he called a "sharp intensification" of the war in Ukraine, telling pilgrims at his weekly audience at the Vatican that he wanted to express closeness to civilians killed in recent attacks.Pope calls idea of ‘just war’ put forward by U.S. ‘outdated’ in first manifesto"I am following with concern the war in Ukraine," Leo, the first U.S. Pope, said. "War does not solve problems, but aggravates them. It does not build security, but multiplies suffering and hatred". "Where missiles and drones fall, hopes also fall, homes and places of worship are destroyed, and innocent lives are shattered," he said. Pope Leo decries European military spending as ‘betrayal’ of diplomacy
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