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Pope Leo XIV calls for end to West Bank violence

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Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a two-state solution and an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. He also expressed hopes that sporting events can be a prophetic sign of peace and fraternity. The Pope made the appeal during his Sunday Angelus address.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

16 sources Aug 16, 2026

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Earlier version, Monday 17 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals to end violence against Palestinians

Earlier version, Sunday 16 August

Pope Leo XIV appeals for end to violence against Palestinians

Earlier version, Sunday 16 August

Pope Leo XIV renews appeal to end violence against Palestinians

Earlier version, Sunday 16 August

Pope Leo XIV urges end to violence against Palestinians

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 16, 3:40 AM Vatican News Leon XIV cere încetarea ”repetatelor violențe” contra palestinienilor din Cisiordania
  2. Aug 16, 3:34 AM Alfa y Omega El Papa pide que cese la violencia de los colonos israelíes contra los palestinos de Cisjordania
  3. Aug 16, 4:32 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop
  4. Aug 16, 3:35 AM Vatican News Le Pape exhorte à la cessation des violences en Cisjordanie
  5. Aug 16, 3:28 AM Vatican News البابا يجدد نداءه من أجل توقف العنف المتكرر ضد الفلسطينيين في الضفة الغربية
  6. Aug 16, 3:23 AM Vatican News Leo XIV. mahnt zu Ende der Gewalt gegen Palästinenser im Westjordanland
  7. Aug 16, 4:02 AM Vatican News Pope renews appeal for end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
  8. Aug 16, 5:39 AM ACI Prensa El Papa insta al cese de la violencia en Cisjordania y pide soluciones para una paz justa y duradera
  9. Aug 16, 6:01 AM La Croix Le pape Léon XIV dénonce les violences contre la population palestinienne en Cisjordanie
  10. Aug 16, 3:02 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope renews appeal for end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
  11. Aug 16, 12:46 AM ACI Digital A violência contra os palestinos na Cisjordânia deve cessar, diz Leão XIV
  12. Aug 16, 6:22 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV: Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank Must Stop
  13. Aug 16, 5:58 AM DOMRADIO.DE Für einen gerechten Frieden / Papst fordert Ende der Gewalt gegen Palästinenser im Westjordanland
  14. Aug 16, 5:54 AM Aleteia Pope Leo defends West Bank Palestinians as conflict intensifies
  15. Aug 16, 6:13 AM Vatican News Папата отново апелира за прекратяване на насилието срещу палестинците на Западния бряг
  16. Aug 16, 7:14 AM Canção Nova Papa renova apelo pelo fim da violência contra os palestinos
  17. Aug 16, 7:35 AM Vatican News ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ದಂಡೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ಯಾಲೆಸ್ತೀನಿಯರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಹಿಂಸಾಚಾರವನ್ನು ಕೊನೆಗೊಳಿಸುವಂತೆ ಜಗದ್ಗುರಗಳು ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಕರೆ.
  18. Aug 16, 8:01 AM Vatican News Pāvests aicina pārtraukt vardarbību Jordānas Rietumkrastā
  19. Aug 16, 4:01 AM Agência Ecclesia Israel/Palestina: Papa pede «fim da violência» na Cisjordânia e defende «solução de dois Estados»
  20. Aug 16, 4:32 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop
  21. Aug 16, 2:49 PM LiCAS News Pope renews appeal for end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
  22. Aug 16, 8:09 PM CBCP News Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop
  23. Aug 16, 9:32 AM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV: Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank Must Stop

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