Sudan's Crisis in the Shadows

Sudan's Crisis in the Shadows

Invisible anguish is especially wretched. That has been Sudan’s lot during two years of brutal civil war—slaughter that has claimed some 150,000 lives and forced almost a quarter of its population of 50 million to flee their homes. Yet this forgotten war has received scant attention from an international community preoccupied with carnage in Ukraine and Gaza, and rising tensions in East Asia. That Sudan’s plight remains largely hidden is what st…

Pope Leo calls on international community to stop 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Sudan

'It is time to initiate a serious, sincere and inclusive dialogue between the parties to end the conflict,' pontiff says - Anadolu Ajansı

Pope Leo XIV urges international community to respond to crisis in Sudan

The leader of the global Catholic Church also asked people to pray for those affected by Sunday's devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region.

Pope Leo XIV appeals to international community to respond to crisis in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV launches an appeal to the international community to provide humanitarian aid for the suffering people in war-ravaged Sudan, and asks for prayers for those affected by devastating mudslides in the country’s Darfur region. Read all

Pope Leo XIV Pleads for Help for ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’ in Sudan

Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV appealed for help for Sudan during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 3, 2025. The dramatic situation in Sudan, marked by months of armed clashes, mass displacement, and the threat of cholera, has prompted multiple warnings from humanitarian organizations.

Pope Leo XIV appeals for international response to Sudan crisis - Radio Tamazuj

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday pleaded for international assistance for Sudan, citing the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis marked by violence, famine, natural disasters and disease. “I am closer than ever to the Sudanese population, in particular families, children and the displaced,” Leo said at the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Sept. 3.“I pray for all the victims,” he added. “I make a heartfelt appeal to leaders and to…