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Pope Leo: Weapons Cannot Establish True and Lasting Peace
Pope Leo stated that the world is undergoing a profound spiritual and cultural crisis. Speaking at the Spanish parliament, the Pope emphasized that weapons can only provide temporary silence and cannot establish true and lasting peace.
Pope Leo, the leader of the Vatican, said the world is experiencing a deep crisis marked by escalating conflicts, increasing polarization, and widespread human rights violations. The Pope stressed that weapons can only impose a temporary silence and cannot establish true and lasting peace.
Speaking at the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo noted that the world faces a complex picture of violence, mistrust, and division. His speech was recorded as one of the rare instances of a pope addressing a legislative body.
Open Opposition to Military Spending
Pope Leo openly opposed the rising military expenditures in Europe. He recalled that last year these expenses saw their highest increase since the end of the Cold War and expressed concern about this trend.
While this increase was noted to have accelerated under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Pope conveyed that this direction may serve more tension rather than peace.
Call to Aid Refugees and Migrants
The Pope called on politicians to end ongoing wars in various parts of the world and to assist migrants. He stated that failing to help migrants challenges the moral foundation of the international order.
Pope Leo emphasized that migration should not be seen merely as a flow to be managed but that the root causes forcing people to leave their countries must be addressed.
War, Poverty, and Climate Pressure
According to the Pope, war, poverty, and climate change are among the main factors driving people to leave their homes. Therefore, he argued that solutions should not be limited to managing the consequences alone.
The speech came during Pope Leo’s week-long visit to Spain. It was reported that during the visit, the Pope also met with migrants and homeless people.
This speech was regarded as a direct message to the debates on armament in Europe as well as on migration and humanitarian responsibility. Pope Leo’s words have reignited discussions on security and ethics across the continent.
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