Pope Leo calls for an end to violence in Yemen as he addresses the faithful from the window over St Peter’s Square. Several outlets report that he raises concern over the humanitarian situation in Yemen, particularly the besieged city of Taiz, describing it as a place where people suffer from shortages of food, water and medical assistance.
Outlets also link the remarks to the pope’s recent health and timing. Multiple reports say he had surgery for lung cancer less than two weeks earlier, and that he makes the appeal in that context. The Jerusalem Post and Free Malaysia Today add an additional focus, saying he prays for those killed and wounded in a terrorist attack on Orthodox faithful at the Hamoud church in Jordan.
Other outlets vary in emphasis and detail: Newsweek foregrounds the pope’s prayer for Jordan attack victims after surgery, while The West Australian and PerthNow focus primarily on the Yemen humanitarian message. Middle East Eye and Al-Monitor frame the appeal around ending the conflict in Yemen, citing Taiz as the key example.
