Europe needs "unity." Pope Leo said this today, leaving Castel Gandolfo, while world leaders are meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York . Regarding Russian incursions, " some are seeking an escalation ," he added, "this is increasingly dangerous. I still insist on the need to lay down our weapons, abandon military operations, and approach the table of dialogue." Asked if Europe was not weak, the Pontiff replied: "If Europe were truly united, it could achieve a lot."

His thoughts also turned to Palestine . " We must work towards a two-state solution ," the Pope commented, adding that recognition of the Palestinian state "could help, but at this time there is no willingness on the other side to listen. The campaign against Gaza City continues." "I think," he added, "that the United States will be the last " to recognize Palestine; instead, "we must find a way to respect the peoples." Leo announced that he had communicated with the Gaza parish today.

(Unioneonline)

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