Pope Leo XIV has condemned the growing wave of violence, intolerance, and discrimination faced by Christian communities in several countries, citing Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Sudan as nations where churches and believers continue to face deadly attacks.
In a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, the Pontiff described the pattern of persecution as “deeply troubling,” calling for renewed international action to protect vulnerable religious minorities.
The Pope also expressed solidarity with grieving families in Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, where dozens of civilians were recently killed in a fresh outbreak of violence.
He wrote, “God is a merciful Father who desires peace among all His children! I accompany in prayer the families of Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where in recent days there has been a massacre of civilians.”
Urging an immediate halt to the violence, Pope Leo XIV appealed to faith communities worldwide to unite in promoting peace, stability, and the common good.
“Let us pray that all violence may cease and that believers may work together for the common good,” he added.
His remarks come amid rising concerns over extremist attacks, communal clashes, and worsening insecurity across Africa and Asia, regions where religious groups, including Christians, have increasingly been targeted by armed groups.
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