Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of attack on church in Jordan, appeals for end to fighting in Yemen

Associated Press (AP)Oct 30, 2026

An Associated Press video: Speaking from the window of his study at the Vatican after the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo expressed concern over what he called “the grave humanitarian situation in Yemen,” particularly in the city of Taiz, where residents face shortages of food, water and medical care.

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