The Pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9 Angelus address and reassured the faithful: ‘Jesus does not abandon us.’
During his Sunday Angelus address on Aug. 9, Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace amid a serious humanitarian situation in Sudan, where a prolonged military siege has left more than 500,000 people without access to basic supplies.
“I continue to follow with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the city of el-Obeid,” Leo said in English after praying the Angelus. “In expressing my spiritual closeness to all the people of the nation, I renew my appeal to those in authority to guarantee humanitarian corridors for the civilian population.”
His remarks follow the worsening situation in Sudan, marked by drone warfare, sexual violence and starvation, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), who control the city of el-Obeid.
After reciting the Angelus and imparting his Blessing, the Pope turned his attention to “the tragic situation in Sudan,” especially in el-Obeid.
“I renew my appeal to those in authority,” Pope Leo said, “to guarantee humanitarian corridors for the civilian population. At the… pic.twitter.com/2R4QzDBnxU
— EWTN Vatican
