Pope Leo XIV during his speech in France called for the necessity of dialogue and readiness for concessions in the war that daily claims lives in Europe. He emphasized that achieving peace requires courage in negotiations.
Call for Patient Dialogue
The pontiff pointed out that the search for peace should not be confused with naive irenicism, which is the desire for reconciliation at any cost. He stressed that true peace requires patient dialogue and a willingness to make concessions on certain positions.
Context of the Speech and Cardinal Zuppi's Visit
These remarks came in the context of the visit to Moscow by the pope's envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, scheduled for September 28-30. This visit aims to facilitate peace talks and seek ways to stabilize the situation in the region.