During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV issued a powerful call for peace in the midst of a turbulent worldwide situation. From the Middle East crisis to African warfare to the conflict in Ukraine, the Pope expressed "dismay" at the world's increasingly unstable position. Before the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope condemned the fate of civilian victims, many of whom are innocent, who bear the brunt of the cost of war. "Their suffering wounds all of humanity", he declared, imploring people not to be apathetic. The Pontiff then reaffirmed his appeal to prayer and conversation, stressing his desire for an end to hostilities and the start of a path to peace founded on human dignity. This message builds on past requests, emphasizing the importance of a specific response from the international community.