Pope Leo XIV demands an immediate end to what he describes as the “pandemic of arms” while praying for the victims of a recent school shooting in Minnesota. During a public address from the Vatican, he expressed sorrow over the tragic incident at the Church of Annunciation, where a shooter fired 116 rounds, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to dozens more. This mass shooting has reignited intense discussions on gun control in the United States.
In his remarks, the first American pope emphasized the need for a collective responsibility to confront the arms trade that fuels violence globally. He called for peace negotiations in conflict areas like Ukraine, stating, “The voice of weapons must be silenced.” The tragedy has provoked comments on the urgency for stricter gun laws, highlighting the ongoing divide between political factions in the U.S. regarding gun control measures.
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