World · 15 March 2026
Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire as Israeli strike kills 12 medical workers in Lebanon, 800K displaced
Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Middle East civilians are facing severe violence, causing many deaths and widespread displacement. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged dialogue and an end to fighting for those responsible for the U.S., Israel, and Iran conflict. Lebanon's health ministry reports over 800,000 people have left their homes due to Israeli air strikes.
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