Pope Leo Highlights Human Cost of War, Calls for Peace
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On the return from Africa, Pope Leo urged focusing on individual human beings and a culture of peace, carrying a photo of a Lebanese Muslim boy killed in the war to symbolize the cost of conflict. He condemned unjust killings and capital punishment, argued against using violence, and stressed ongoing behind-the-scenes diplomacy with many countries, including Iran, to protect civilians and seek peaceful solutions.
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