Pope Leo Urges World to Respect Venezuelans While Ukraine Gets Missiled Nearby

KEY POINTS

•Zelenskyy called for a clear international response after missile strikes occurred about 50 miles from Ukraine’s border with NATO member Poland.
•Pope Leo, noted as the first US pope, made an urgent appeal for peaceful political solutions, explicitly referencing the situation in Venezuela.
•The pope emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire, safeguarding human rights, and protecting the vulnerable while urging the global community not to waver.

In what might be the politest intervention of 2026, Pope Leo—yes, the first US pope because apparently geography matters for moral solemnity—delivered a stirring plea to world leaders, and especially to former President Donald Trump, urging them to 'respect the will' of the Venezuelan people. This pearl of diplomatic phrasing came shortly after Zelenskyy’s calm suggestion for a 'clear reaction' to mysterious missile attacks roughly 50 miles from NATO’s Poland border. Pope Leo doubled down with a poetic appeal for 'peaceful political solutions,' a ceasefire, and protecting the 'most vulnerable,' all while presumably reminding us that shouting louder on Twitter won’t help. The global audience waits for the next chapter: probably another urgent appeal or at least a strongly worded tweet from someone else.

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When missiles fly near Poland and Venezuela collapses, the US pope reminds everyone to 'respect the will'—because nothing says urgency like a prayer and a side-eye to Trump.

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