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What are Pope Leo's statements today?

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Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to address global hunger and not ignore food emergencies, condemns the use of hunger as a weapon, and calls for solidarity with those suffering in conflict zones. He also thanks Italy for combating human trafficking and urges continued openness to migrants.

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Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger

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  • Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders to take responsibility for global food emergencies.
  • He spoke at the World Food Day ceremony marking the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's 80th anniversary. 8s
  • UN data shows about 673 million people lack sufficient daily food. 18s
  • The Pope condemned the use of hunger as a weapon of war and urged the international community not to be indifferent. 1m 0s
  • His plea comes as UN food aid agencies face severe funding cuts from major donors. 1m 10s
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Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger
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Africanews
15 hours ago
Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger

Pope Leo XIV calls on world leaders to show responsibility and not look away from world food emergencies.

Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger
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Africanews
15 hours ago
Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger

He states, 'We must make their suffering our own,' referencing those affected by hunger in conflict regions.

Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger
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Africanews
15 hours ago
Pope Leo warns world leaders against indifference to global hunger

Pope Leo condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war and warns against indifference.

Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants
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3 days ago
Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants

Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants.

Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants
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Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants

He acknowledges Italy's generous assistance to migrants and calls for continued solidarity and openness.

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