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Pope Leo XIV says wars are “fed” faster than people
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV urged governments to remove barriers to food aid after US funding shortfalls.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Warned that conflicts are being sustained more easily than people are fed and urged governments to strengthen food-aid resources.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 7:49 AM ET
WHERE: Rome
WHY: He reacted to a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries affecting the UN World Food Program.
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