Pope Leo urges global cooperation to end wars through wisdom and diplomacy in first media interview

Pope Leo XIV conducted his first formal media interview on Thursday with Italy's state broadcaster Rai TG1, with a declaration that "we must always promote peace."

He emphasized the crucial role of dialogue and reason in resolving conflicts.

Speaking from Vatican City, the pontiff lamented that "countless innocent lives are being lost" across war zones, and urged the international community to seek diplomatic solutions over military confrontation.

He reiterated his earlier stance that no nation should threaten another's existence, calling instead for respectful engagement rooted in justice and human dignity.