JAKARTA - Pope Leo XIV has called for the opening of a humanitarian corridor for civilians trapped in the war in Sudan. He also asked the international community to support an immediate ceasefire.
Arab News, quoted on Sunday, August 9, reported that the appeal was made by Pope Leo on Sunday after highlighting the situation in El-Obeid, the largest city in the southern Kordofan region which in recent weeks has been the target of intensive drone attacks.
The attack prompted the United Nations to issue a "red alert" over the situation, which it described as a developing disaster.
"While conveying my spiritual closeness to all the people in the country, I once again call on the authorities to guarantee a humanitarian corridor for civilians," Pope Leo said after the Angelus prayer.
Humanitarian corridors are safe routes for civilians and the delivery of aid in conflict areas.
Pope Leo also asked the international community to help encourage the cessation of hostilities.
"At the same time, I ask the international community to support efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire," he said.
"Let us pray that God may strengthen those who suffer, change the hearts of those who spread violence, and grant the long-awaited peace," Pope Leo said.
The war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces or RSF broke out in April 2023.
The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions more. The United Nations says the war in Sudan has triggered the world's largest refugee and famine crisis.
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