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Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridor in Sudan

Pope Leo called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address at the Vatican. Leo singled out El-Obeid, the beseiged capital of North Kordofan state. Residents are facing a lack food, water and medical supplies as fighting in the city continues.

10 Aug 2026 1 min 0
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Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridor in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass in St. Mary of Angels Basilica in Assisi, Italy, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.   -  

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Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address to the crowd at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

Leo singled out El-Obeid, the besieged capital of North Kordofan state. Residents are facing a lack food, water and medical supplies as the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces fight for control of the city.

“I continue to follow with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the city of El-Obeid," Leo said.

"In expressing my spiritual closeness to all the people of the nation, I renew my appeal to those in authority to guarantee humanitarian corridors for the civilian population. At the same time, I urge the international community to support efforts aimed at bringing about an immediate ceasefire. Let us pray that the Lord may sustain those who are suffering, convert the hearts of those who sow violence, and grant the long-awaited peace.”

Leo also expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Ukraine and Russia and appealed for humanitarian law to be respected and for both sides to cease attacks on civilians.

“It is time to halt the spiral of violence and make way for diplomacy and dialogue to pave the way for peace,” Leo said.

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