BREAKING Pope Leo XIV Supports 2 State Solution as Over 150 Countries Now Recognize Palestine as a State



At the United Nations Summit in New York many nations recognized the State of Palestine, bringing the total nations to 157 recognizing its statehood. 
Held on the opening day of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week – the annual September gathering of world leaders – the initiative comes amid a deeply worrying regional backdrop: intensified Israeli military operations that have killed more than 60,000 people in Gaza since October 7, 2023; nearly 1.9 million people – about 90 per cent of the population – have been displaced, many multiple times; the determination of famine in northern Gaza on August 22; Israel’s strikes against Hamas officials in Qatar on September 9; and accelerating settlement expansion in the West Bank. (UN)
Following this historic outcome, Pope Leo XIV responded to journalists' questions as he prepared to leave Castel Gandolfo for the Vatican on Tuesday evening. Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican on Tuesday evening after spending a day in Castel Gandolfo.
However, prior to departing, he responded briefly to journalists about the situation in the Middle East.
“The Holy See has supported the two-state solution for many years,” he recalled. He also mentioned that on the same day, he had communicated with the Catholic parish in Gaza.
Asked about the recognition of Palestine as a state, the Holy Father reaffirmed, “The Holy See recognized the two-state solution some time ago. That is clear: we must seek a path that respects all peoples.” (Vatican News)
Concerning the situation in Gaza, he explained: “Thank God, the parish is fine, although the incursions are getting closer and closer... This afternoon I got in touch with them.”
VIDEO from the Catholic Church in Gaza shows children shuddering from blasts near the parish:
Each September, heads of state and government gather in New York for high-level week, where leaders present their global priorities. The Secretary-General’s opening address traditionally sets the tone. This year, as the UN marks its 80th anniversary, António Guterres recalled the institution’s founding after World War Two, when nations created the United Nations “as a practical strategy for the survival of humanity.”
Over 150 countries have recognised Palestine as a State as of Sept. 23, 2025:
The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members.

France, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra and Belgium formally recognised a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA). They joined Canada, Australia and Portugal, as well as the United Kingdom, which announced its recognition on Sunday, as Israel continues settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and continues its attacks in Gaza.

“In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and of a two-state solution,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a video statement Sunday.
Currently, the State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 of the 193 UN member states, representing 81 percent of the international community. Also, it is recognised by the Holy See, which includes the Catholic Church and Vatican City, which holds UN non-member observer status. These countries are listed in the table below:
 Recognising Palestine increases its global position, and increases pressure on Western countries to work towards a two-state solution. It allows Palestinians to: Open embassies with full diplomatic status Engage in trade agreements Gain support at international forums. With Mexico, these countries were among 11 new recognitions in 2025 and the 20th since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023.

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