Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 14, 2025. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 14, 2025 / 08:05 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence and a return to dialogue in line with ongoing peace efforts.After leading pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in praying the Angelus on the…