00:00Pope Leo called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address at St. Peter's Square.
00:06Leo singled out El Obeyed, the besieged capital of North Kordofan State.
00:12Residents are facing a lack of food, water and medical supplies as fighting for control of the city continues.
00:20I continue to follow with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the city of El Obeyed.
00:30In expressing my spiritual closeness to all the people of the nation,
00:36I renew my appeal to those in authority to guarantee humanitarian corridors for the civilian population.
00:44At the same time, I urge the international community to support efforts aimed at bringing about an immediate ceasefire.
00:55Let us pray that the Lord may sustain those who are suffering, convert the hearts of those who saw violence
01:04and grant the long-awaited peace.
01:08Leo also expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Ukraine and Russia.
01:14He appealed for humanitarian law to be respected and for both sides to cease attacks on civilians.
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