BREAKING Pope Leo XIV Speaks by Phone with Israel's President Herzog in Hopes of Attaining Peace in the Middle East


Pope and Israeli President Call for Renewed Diplomacy to End Conflict

In a Friday morning phone call marking the Easter season, Pope Leo XIV and Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the urgent need to halt the ongoing regional crisis. The dialogue, confirmed by the Holy See Press Office, centered on restoring diplomatic ties to secure a "just and lasting peace" across the Middle East. "As the discussion continued," the Holy See Press Office note concluded, "attention was focused on the importance of protecting the civilian population and promoting respect for international and humanitarian law."

Key points from the high-level discussion included:

  • Diplomatic Reengagement: Both leaders emphasized the necessity of reopening every available channel of communication to resolve the current hostilities.

  • Civilian Safety: A significant portion of the call focused on the imperative to protect non-combatants caught in the crossfire.

  • Legal Standards: The leaders reiterated the importance of upholding international and humanitarian law during the conflict.

The conversation underscores the Vatican's continued push for a mediated solution to the regional instability, prioritizing human rights and long-term security.

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