Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and urged the international community to advance a two-state solution to the Palestinian genocide.
In a post on X on Sunday, the Pope said: “I renew my appeal for an end to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank, and I urgently call on the international community to work toward advancing the two-state solution, for a just and lasting peace.”
The appeal came after Leo addressed worshippers and pilgrims following the Angelus prayer at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, outside Rome.
His remarks focused on the continuing violence affecting Palestinians in the West Bank.
The Pope’s reference to a two-state solution refers to the establishment of separate Israeli and Palestinian states living alongside each other.
The Vatican has repeatedly supported the approach as a means of achieving a political settlement to the conflict.
Leo’s latest appeal comes amid heightened tensions in the West Bank, where violence against Palestinians by Israeli forces and settlers has continued.
The remarks also followed reports of Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra being surrounded by Israeli forces, with residents facing restrictions on access to basic services, according to reports cited by international media.
