Pope Leo XIV Denounces Use of Hunger as ‘Weapon of War’ in Message to UN Conference
The Pope criticized the actions of armed civilians who 'greedily hoard' food, burn land, steal livestock, and block humanitarian aid to those suffering and in need.
The Pope criticized the actions of armed civilians who 'greedily hoard' food, burn land, steal livestock, and block humanitarian aid to those suffering and in need.
Overall, more than 20 million people in Ethiopia rely on food assistance. A persistent drought has made food scarcity even worse.
The soup kitchen run by Father Malavé currently offers meals to over 550 people Monday through Friday.
Serving as the Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Msgr. Arellano called for greater international cooperation in the face of the report’s findings.
Archbishop Gutiérrez voiced concern over the hunger-fueled looting and protests throughout the country, as well as the government’s violent suppression of the protests.
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