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Pope Leo XIV: Wars Are Senseless, Russia-Ukraine Must Talk
Pope Leo XIV urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate peace, calling war 'senseless' and highlighting billions wasted on arms.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV urges Russia and Ukraine to negotiate peace, calling war 'senseless' and highlighting billions wasted on arms. Pope Leo XIV says wars are senseless and Russia and Ukraine must sit down to talk. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope's France Visit
Pope Leo XIV spoke to journalists on flight from Metz to Rome after his Apostolic Journey to France.
War Costs Billions
Pope Leo XIV says billions from arms industry could solve world hunger, housing, and unemployment.
Russia-Ukraine Peace
Pope Leo XIV urges Russia and Ukraine to sit down and negotiate peace immediately.
AI Safety Concerns
Pope Leo XIV says AI risks require global dialogue, not panic, to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Housing Crisis
Pope Leo XIV references Spain's 87-year-old woman evicted due to rent hikes as an example of systemic housing issues.
End-of-Life Care
Pope Leo XIV links end-of-life care to the Church's mission, emphasizing life over legal euthanasia.
Church in Germany
Pope Leo XIV addresses declining Catholic numbers in Germany and rising far-right extremism.
Systemic Abuse
Pope Leo XIV acknowledges systemic abuse in the Church but focuses on healing and support for victims.
Military Spending
Pope Leo XIV criticizes military spending, saying billions could be used for hunger and housing instead.
AI Commission
Pope Leo XIV mentions Vatican's AI commission working to ensure technology doesn't destroy humanity.
Peace Through Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV insists peace requires dialogue, not rearmament, between Russia and Ukraine.
Housing Crisis
Pope Leo XIV calls for systemic solutions to housing crises affecting elderly and disabled people.
End-of-Life Care
Pope Leo XIV says the Church defends life, not legal euthanasia, in end-of-life care decisions.
Church in Germany
Pope Leo XIV warns that far-right groups in Germany threaten European stability but emphasize compassion.
Systemic Abuse
Pope Leo XIV says the Church must help victims of abuse find healing without blaming the Church.
AI Safety
Pope Leo XIV urges global leaders to work on AI safety, not panic or regulation.
What to remember
Pope Leo XIV says wars are senseless and Russia and Ukraine must sit down to talk.
