Sudan Still At War

Pope Leo XIV described Sudan as a vast battlefield during an address to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See. The Pope previously repeated these remarks during the Angelus on August 9, where he requested that the international community help achieve a ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors.

The civil war in Sudan has continued since 2023, creating a humanitarian crisis. According to La Civiltà Cattolica, the conflict stems from a history of regional inequality, contested political authority, and differing visions for the Sudanese state. The Holy See continues to express concern regarding the situation and the difficulty of reaching a resolution.