In his remarks following the Angelus prayer, delivered from the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace before thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff stated that “I am following the renewed fighting with deep concern.”

Leo XIV noted that “in expressing my closeness to the people, I urge the parties in conflict to cease all forms of violence and to seek constructive dialogue, respecting the ongoing peace processes,” according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office.

A report published on the Vatican News website points out that, with his statement on the complex situation in the DRC, the Pope highlighted the seriousness of the renewed conflict following the agreement reached on December 4th.

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