Pope Leo

Good morning.

We'll continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to the problems.

Too many people are suffering in the world today.

Too many innocent people are being killed.

And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way to do this.

I basically said that the message of the church, my message, the message of the gospel, blessed are the peacemakers.

I do not look at my role as being political, politician.

I don't want to get into a debate with him.

I don't think that the message of the gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.

And I will continue to speak out loud against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems.

Too many people are suffering in the world today.

Too many innocent people are being killed.

And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way to do this.

I don't think that the message of the gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.

While speaking to thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered in St.

Peter's Square, Pope Leo called for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue, calling the war in the Middle East horrific and atrocious.

The pontiff didn't cite the U.S.

or Israel by name, but his comments were the strongest to date, and he reminded the leaders involved in the conflict that violence can never lead to justice, stability, and peace.

While lamenting the loss of thousands of innocent people, Leo also highlighted the displacement of millions in Lebanon, where aid groups are warning of a humanitarian crisis.

Pam Pusso, Fox News.