Vatican City: Pope Leo has appealed for an immediate end to the renewed violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling on all armed groups to lay down their weapons and return to meaningful dialogue. Speaking at the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the Pontiff voiced deep alarm over the deteriorating security situation in eastern Congo and expressed solidarity with civilians caught in the conflict.

The Pope said he was “deeply concerned” by the resurgence of fighting in the region and urged all parties involved to abandon violence and engage in constructive discussions, while respecting the fragile peace efforts currently underway. He stressed that dialogue, not armed confrontation, remains the only path capable of restoring stability and dignity to t

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