Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Tuesday evening after spending a day in Castel Gandolfo, but before departing, he paused to address questions from journalists, offering candid reflections on the fragile state of global diplomacy.

The Pontiff reiterated the Holy See’s long-standing support for a two-state solution in the Middle East, recalling, “The Holy See recognized the two-state solution some time ago. That is clear: we must seek a path that respects all peoples.”

When asked about recent recognition of Palestine as a state, the Pope acknowledged that such steps could bring hope but cautioned against overestimating their immediate impact. “It could help,” he admitted, “but right now there is no real willingness to listen on the part of the other side; dialogue i

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