Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV condemned "a diplomacy based on force" and a "zeal for war" in his annual address to the Vatican's diplomatic corps, urging nations to commit to international laws and multilateral cooperation.
- His remarks, though not naming leaders, were seen as a response to recent global tensions, including U.S. military actions in Venezuela, threats against Greenland, and Russia's missile attack on Ukraine.
- The pope emphasized reliance on the United Nations to foster dialogue and humanitarian support, countering the trend of authoritarian rhetoric and the replacement of dialogue with violence.
- Leo has increasingly spoken out against unjust treatment of migrants and the poor, contrasting with his predecessor's style but maintaining a strong call for peace and justice.
