Pope Leo Calls For Ban On Aerial Bombardments As US-Iran-Israeli War Escalates
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On Sunday, Pope Leo had described the war as a "scandal to the whole human family," reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic engagement.
Pope Leo has condemned the use of aerial bombardments in warfare, describing them as indiscriminate and urging a global ban, as the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week.
Speaking on Monday during a meeting with executives and staff of ITA Airways in Rome, the pontiff warned against the devastating impact of airstrikes on civilian populations, even though he did not directly reference the intensifying conflict," according to Reuters.
"No one should have to fear that threats of death and destruction might come from the sky," the pope said, stressing that humanity ought to have learned from the destructive air campaigns of the 20th century.
"After the tragic experiences of the 20th century, aerial bombings should have been banned forever. Yet they still exist... this is not progress; it is regression," he added.
The pope's remarks come amid growing international concern over the escalating hostilities involving the United States and Israel against Iran, a conflict that has triggered widespread casualties and infrastructure damage.
On Sunday, Pope Leo had described the war as a "scandal to the whole human family," reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic engagement.
ITA Airways, which is controlled by German aviation giant Lufthansa, typically handles papal international travel and served as the backdrop for the pope's latest anti-war statement.
The war, now in its fourth week, has continued to draw global reactions, with several countries reportedly exploring mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, even as military operations intensify across the region.