Pope Leo XIV has said the prohibition on countries violating one another’s borders has been “completely undermined,” in an important speech to diplomats gathered in the Vatican. “War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” Leo told ambassadors from across the globe gathered in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Friday. In his address, the American pope emphasized the importance of international law. Cardinals walk as they attend a Vatican summit with Pope Leo XIV. “I’m here to listen,” Leo told the cardinals at the closed-door gathering, insisting that only a unified church can attract new believers.

Source: Egypt Independent January 13, 2026 09:14 UTC