Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the violence in Yemen, particularly the siege of Taiz, which he described as a humanitarian catastrophe. He addressed followers at St. Peter's Square, urging the hostilities to stop and emphasizing the need for peace for the people in Yemen and across the region.
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Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to violence in Yemen.: Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to violence in Yemen.
He specifically cited the siege of Taiz as a humanitarian catastrophe.: He specifically cited the siege of Taiz as a humanitarian catastrophe.
The Pope addressed followers at St. Peter's Square.: The Pope addressed followers at St. Peter's Square.
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Pope calls for end to conflict in Yemen
25 October 2026 15:44 GMT
Catholic Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the violence in Yemen, particularly citing the siege of Taiz as a humanitarian catastrophe.
Addressing followers at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, he described the besieged city as a place “where the population suffers due to the lack of food, water and medical assistance”.
“I’m making a heartfelt appeal for the hostilities to stop so that the people in Yemen and across the entire region can live in peace,” he said.
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