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Pope Leo: 'War is Back in Fashion, Rule of Law Threatened'

Published January 9, 2026, 13:13
Pope Leo: 'War is Back in Fashion, Rule of Law Threatened'

Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern about the return of war, emphasizing that the principle of non-interference in the borders of other countries has been violated. He condemned the diplomacy of power and stressed that peace is no longer sought as an end in itself, but through weapons. He warned of a serious threat to the rule of law, while referring to the need for peaceful coexistence of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, supporting the two-state solution. He also expressed his regret for the increase in violence against the Palestinian civilian population.