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

Pope Leo XIV pleads for help for ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV appealed for help for Sudan during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 3, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media. Vatican City, Sep 3, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday pleaded for international assistance for the North African country of Sudan, which is experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease. “I am closer than ever to the Sudanese population, in particular families, children an…

Jesus' “I thirst” on the cross explained by Pope Leo XIV - ZENIT

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 09.03.2025).- On the morning of Wednesday, September 3, Pope Leo XIV presided over the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. As is customary on Wednesdays, after the papamobile tour of the avenues of the square, Leo XIV delivered his catechesis. For several weeks now, the catechesis has revolved around the last moments of Jesus’ life. We offer the text of the catechesis translated into Spanish: *** Dear brothers and…

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridors, coordinated aid in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed to world leaders and aid agencies to “guarantee humanitarian corridors and implement a coordinated response” for civilians in Sudan, citing “dramatic” reports from Darfur and nationwide hunger and disease. The remarks came during his weekly audience in St Peter’s Square. He asked the faithful to pray for victims of a devastating mudslide in the Marra Mountains—known locally as Tarsin/Tarasin—and said he was “cl…

Pope appeals for end to conflict in Sudan, open paths for aid - Catholic Review

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV publicly called on the leaders of Sudan’s warring factions to negotiate an end to the violence and to ensure aid can reach desperate civilians. A day after sending a telegram of condolence for people who died when heavy rains triggered a landslide in a remote area of Sudan, the pope publicly called for peace and for prayers Sept. 3 at the end of his weekly general audience. “Dramatic news is coming from Sudan, p…

Pope Leo XIV Calls For Urgent Humanitarian Aid To War-Torn Sudan

By Spy Uganda Catholic Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged the international community to provide humanitarian aid for the suffering people in war-ravaged Sudan. Speaking at his weekly audience in St Peter’s Square, he also asked for prayers for those affected by Sunday’s devastating landslide in the country’s Darfur region. More than 1,000 people are…