Pope Leo has again made an appeal for the suffering people in Ukraine, as well as those who are being affected by the war there due to problems with exports. After praying the midday Angelus on this October 11, he said: The war in tormented Ukraine continues to cause suffering far beyond its borders, especially in the poorest countries, where so many people depend on grain imports. I make a heartfelt appeal to the parties to the conflict to allow for the safe transport of grain through the Black Sea. The daily bread of millions of people cannot be held hostage by the war. Ukraine and Russia are normally key exporters of grains, but according to estimates, in July to September 2026, exports from the Black Sea region were 6.5 million tons lower than in the same period last year. This has ramifications both for the countries that rely on grain from the region, and Read More…

Daily bread cannot be held hostage by war: Pope