Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo to Israel’s President: Ceasefire Now. Aid Now.

In a face-to-face with Isaac Herzog, Leo XIV demands unimpeded relief to Gaza.

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Christopher Hale
Sep 04, 2025
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A stern-looking Pope Leo XIV met today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and delivered his plainest message yet on the Gaza war: there must be an immediate, permanent ceasefire and full, unimpeded humanitarian access for civilians.

The pope’s case was moral and practical.

Protecting children, the elderly, and families is non-negotiable; stopping the sh…

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