Pope Leo XIV has condemned the use of religion to justify war, violence, and extremism.
The Pope urged global leaders and faith communities to embrace peace, dialogue, and cooperation.
Speaking during a meeting with Middle East Christian leaders in Türkiye, he stressed that religion should never be used as a tool for hatred or division, but instead as a pathway to fraternity and mutual understanding.
On his first overseas trip as Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of fraternal encounter, dialogue, and cooperation as the world grapples with rising tensions and conflicts.
