Pope Leo of the Vatican on Sunday called for an end to the violence in Yemen, in front of crowds in St. Peter's Square, and expressed his special concern for the humanitarian situation in the city of Taiz. According to him, "I am following with concern the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, especially in the city of Taiz, where the residents are suffering from a lack of food, water and medical care." He said in a firm and very clear voice, "I ask to stop the hostilities and guarantee the right of the Yemeni people and all the peoples of the region to live in peace forever."

Pope Leo of the Vatican on Sunday called for an end to the violence in Yemen, in front of crowds in St. Peter's Square, and expressed his special concern for the humanitarian situation in the city of Taiz. According to him, "I am following with concern the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, especially in the city of Taiz, where the residents are suffering from a lack of food, water and medical care." He said in a firm and very clear voice, "I ask to stop the hostilities and guarantee the right of the Yemeni people and all the peoples of the region to live in peace forever."