Middle East Tension: Pope Leo condemns Iran Airstrikes
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Although he did not directly mention the war during his meeting with staff of ITA Airways, he clearly spoke against the use of air power in wars.
Pope Leo has strongly criticised the bombing of Iran, saying such attacks are dangerous and should not happen.
Speaking on Monday, the Pope said people should not live in fear of being attacked from the sky.
His comments come as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week.
Although he did not directly mention the war during his meeting with staff of ITA Airways, he clearly spoke against the use of air power in wars.
He said, “No one should have to fear that death and destruction can come from the sky. After what the world went through in the 20th century, bombing from the air should have been stopped completely.
The fact that it still happens today is not progress, but a step backward.”
The Pope has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. On Sunday, he described the war as a “scandal for the whole human family.
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