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Pope Leo has hailed the historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a “beacon of hope” for the South Caucasus and a powerful step toward global reconciliation after years of conflict.
In a Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope welcomed the U.S.-brokered deal signed last week by Yerevan and Baku, ending decades of hostility over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. He urged both nations to remain committed to dialogue and healing, while also inviting the international community to support their transition toward peace.
“Let this be a model for other regions torn by war that peace is not only possible but necessary,” Pope Leo said, addressing thousands gathered at the Vatican.
Beyond the Caucasus, the pontiff also turned attention to Haiti, where a deepening humanitarian crisis continues to unfold amid political instability and widespread violence. He called for “urgent and coordinated humanitarian aid” to the Haitian people, citing the “unbearable suffering of families and children.”
Pope Leo also marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, reflecting on the moral obligation to remember the horrors of war and recommit to peace and nuclear disarmament.
“Hiroshima must never happen again. Humanity cannot afford to forget,” he said.
The Pope’s remarks underscored a broader call for global solidarity at a time when geopolitical fractures, armed conflicts, and humanitarian emergencies are testing international cooperation.
Conclusion:
With his focus spanning the Caucasus, the Caribbean, and Japan, Pope Leo continues to position the Vatican as a moral voice in global diplomacy and humanitarian response urging unity over division, and compassion over conflict.
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