Pope Leo urges end to "pandemic of arms" after Minnesota shooting
Summary
Pope Leo XIV spoke about a school shooting in Minnesota during a prayer in Vatican City. He called for an end to the widespread availability of weapons and urged for peace worldwide.Key Facts
- A shooting took place at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a Mass.
- Two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, died in the incident, and 18 others were injured.
- Pope Leo XIV offered prayers and condolences to the victims of the shooting.
- He called for an end to the "pandemic of arms," referring to the global spread of weapons.
- Pope Leo also urged for an immediate ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- He emphasized the importance of dialogue and peace over violence.
- Pope Leo is the first U.S.-born pope, originally from Chicago.
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