đź’¨ Abstract

Pope Leo XIV, on May 14, 2025, pledged to work for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine, particularly supporting eastern rite Catholic communities that have suffered from conflict and persecution. These communities, which include the Coptic, Chaldean, and Maronite churches, among others, have been displaced due to violence and instability. Leo acknowledged the resilience of these Christians and urged them to continue advocating for peace and reconciliation in their homelands.

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