Vatican City, Sept 30, 2026 (AFP) - Pope's 'heartfelt' plea for talks in Tigray-Ethiopia conflict

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2026-09-30

Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue Wednesday in Ethiopia after renewed hostilities in the Tigray region have killed or wounded dozens of civilians. "I extend my heartfelt plea to all parties, to choose the path of dialogue. Armed conflict never solves problems but only worsens them, leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction and resentment," said the pope following his general audience in St Peter's Square. "It is my fervent hope that the in......

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