Pope Leo XIV addressed staff at the World Food Programme headquarters in Rome on June 22, 2026. He thanked those risking their lives to deliver aid in famine-stricken regions like Lebanon. The Pope stated that hunger fuels conflicts and forced migration. He emphasized that food resources should support peace rather than war. Leon XIV praised the workers as being on the front lines and affirmed the Catholic Church's role as a partner in these efforts. He described their mission as a sign of hope and a recognition of human dignity in a polarized world.
A Catholic priest in Sudan was murdered in retaliation after reporting the theft of medicines. The incident occurred in a village in South Kordofan state, an area controlled by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North. The region is plagued by escalating tribal tensions and armed conflicts, which have forced many clergy members to flee. The priest chose to remain in his diocese, where he served for nearly thirty years. His death adds to a series of violent attacks against the Church in Sudan, including the killing of another priest and the assault on a bishop. The local Christian community mourns his loss, describing him as a dedicated servant and friend to youth.
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