Pope Leo XIV made a strong appeal for the suffering people of Gaza, calling on authorities to ensure humanitarian assistance, respect human rights, and begin supporting reconstruction for civilians affected by war.

Speaking to journalists before leaving Castel Gandolfo, the Pope responded to questions about the situation in Gaza and the activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla, who had reportedly been stopped while attempting to bring aid to the territory. Pope Leo XIV warned that the current situation is creating more hatred and deeper wounds, stressing that violence does not help and that dialogue must remain the path forward.

 The Pope said that the people of Gaza are still not receiving the humanitarian aid they urgently need. He described them as a population that is suffering, and he appealed to all authorities to assist them, accompany them, and help begin the difficult process of rebuilding. His message was not only political or diplomatic, but deeply human: civilians must not be abandoned, and their dignity must be protected.

Pope Leo XIV also called for a return to negotiations, insisting that problems must be solved through dialogue while respecting the human rights of everyone. His words carried a clear moral appeal: in times of war, the protection of human life must come before revenge, hatred, or power.

The Pope also spoke about the danger of modern warfare, especially the use of artificial intelligence in conflict. He warned that war today is increasingly being carried out with AI, including in places such as Lebanon and other parts of the world, where human lives can be forgotten by systems driven by technology. Because of this, he called for efforts toward a “disarmed” artificial intelligence and continued dialogue with major AI companies.

 The moment at Castel Gandolfo showed Pope Leo XIV once again speaking as a voice of peace, compassion, and moral responsibility. His appeal connected the suffering in Gaza with a broader warning about the future of war, technology, and humanity.

His message was clear: Gaza must receive help, human rights must be respected, violence must give way to dialogue, and the world must never allow technology or war to erase the value of human life.