Pope Leo XIV renews appeal for peace in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV renews his appeal for peace in Ukraine, and recalls the effects of its reduced grain exports on poor countries around the world.
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace in Ukraine, as the war continues to cause suffering around the world due to reliance on its grain exports.
“The war in war-torn Ukraine continues to cause suffering far beyond its borders, especially in the poorest countries, where so many people depend on grain imports,” he said. “I make a heartfelt appeal to the parties to the conflict to allow the safe transport of grain across the Black Sea. The daily bread of millions of people cannot be held hostage by war.”
Ukraine has historically produced around 10 percent of the world’s wheat supply, 15 percent of the corn market, and 13 percent of the barley supply.
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