Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace for people fleeing violence in Eastern Congo

Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday, as part of his weekly message to the faithful in Saint Peter’s Square.

Eastern Congo is facing renewed violence after decades of fighting between government forces and dozens of armed groups vying for control of the mineral-rich area.

“Today I would like to recall in particular the great difficulties faced by the population of the…