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First call with Palestinian President: Pope urges protection of civilians

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On Monday, Pope LeoXIV held a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, stressing theurgent need to protect civilians and uphold international humanitarianstandards, according to the Vatican.

    During theconversation, the Pope underscored the obligation to preserve sacred sites,prevent indiscriminate violence, and reject the forced displacement ofPalestinians.

    The Vatican saidthe "Holy Father" also voiced concern over the worsening humanitariancrisis and called for swift, unhindered access to aid for those most at risk.

    In a symbolic note,he recalled the tenth anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement between the"Holy See" and the State of Palestine—signed in 2015 and in forcesince 2016—reaffirming the Vatican’s commitment to a just peace.

    This latest appealfollows Pope Leo’s recent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuon July 20, during which he urged an immediate ceasefire and condemned thewar's “barbarism,” calling for a peaceful resolution.

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