On World Food Day, Pope Leo condemns use of hunger as weapon of war
Summary
Pope Leo XIV criticized using hunger as a weapon during conflicts, urging global leaders to address world hunger on World Food Day. He pointed out areas facing hunger, such as Ukraine and Gaza, and highlighted the decrease in foreign aid. The pope also noted that nearly 673 million people do not have enough to eat every day.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV spoke at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization on World Food Day.
- He condemned using hunger as a weapon in conflicts.
- Areas like Ukraine, Gaza, and several others are affected by hunger.
- Nearly 673 million people face daily hunger according to U.N. data.
- Funding cuts from countries, including the U.S. under President Trump, threaten U.N. food aid programs.
- The World Food Program highlighted funding challenges and the potential for increased emergency hunger levels.
- Countries like Afghanistan and South Sudan face significant risk due to reduced aid.
- Pope Leo gave his speech mostly in Spanish, concluding in English to world leaders and diplomats.
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