On Sunday, August 16, Pope Leo XIV issued a formal appeal calling for an immediate end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. Speaking from Vatican City, the pontiff urged the international community to intensify efforts toward achieving a two-state solution to ensure a just and lasting peace in the region. The statement reflects the Vatican's ongoing diplomatic engagement regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its advocacy for the protection of non-combatants.
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