Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani praised Pope Leo XIV’s peace efforts in Sudan, highlighting calls for a ceasefire.
He said the pope’s intervention strengthens humanitarian missions and supports Italy’s commitment to ending the conflict.
The remarks follow Pope Leo XIV’s ongoing appeals for peace amid Sudan’s prolonged and deadly civil war.
Tensions rose after US President Donald Trump launched a public attack on the pope’s leadership and political views.
Trump criticised the pontiff on foreign policy and crime, accusing him of taking positions harmful to US interests.
Former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi strongly defended the Pope, calling him a bridge builder in a divided world.
Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri also backed the pontiff, saying the city stands for dialogue, respect, and peace.
