Pope Leo hopes Gaza plan achieves ‘desired results’ soon

Pontiff asks all relevant parties to commit to the peace process

October 05, 2025 12:14

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo hopes that a plan to end the war in Gaza would soon reach the “desired results,” he said on Sunday after acknowledging the significant steps made in negotiations to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Speaking during his weekly Angelus prayer, the pontiff asked all relevant parties to commit to the peace process, emphasizing the urgent need to end the conflict and establish a “just and lasting peace.”