Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-13 01:12 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Immigration, Religion, Middle East, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Ukraine/Russia, Space, World News, War & Conflict
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Speaking after his noon prayer on 12 April 2026 at the Vatican, the pontiff said he felt “closer than ever” to the people of Lebanon. He stressed that the principle of humanity obliges all sides to shield civilian populations from the effects of war, as Israeli strikes persist in southern regions.
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