Faith
Pope Calls for Urgent Aid Amid Sudan Crisis
Faith Facts
- Pope Leo XIV has appealed for immediate international action as Sudan faces war, natural disaster, and famine.
- He called on world leaders to open humanitarian corridors and address the needs of the suffering, especially in Darfur.
- The Pope invited Christians to unite in prayer for Sudan’s families, displaced, and victims of disaster.
Sudan is enduring a profound crisis as armed conflict, deadly mudslides, and disease devastate communities, especially in Darfur and Eastern Sudan. Pope Leo XIV highlighted the pain and despair gripping families while encouraging faith-based compassion and global solidarity.
He urged serious, sincere dialogue among warring factions, seeking peace and dignity for the millions displaced and afflicted. Conditions grow more dire, with cities under siege and famine threatening millions.
“It is time to … end the conflict and restore hope, dignity and peace to the people of Sudan,” the Pope declared.
He personally assured the faithful in Sudan of his prayers and reminded all believers, “Even in the midst of such tragedies may we never lose hope in God’s love for us.”
Christian values compel us to advocate for justice, extend mercy, and bring hope to those suffering in Sudan. Join in prayer and action for peace, compassion, and relief in this time of trial.