Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Pope Leo XIV Condemns School Shooting, Calls for Ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, expressed sorrow for the victims of the school shooting in Minnesota where children were killed.
He spoke against gun violence and the spread of weapons worldwide, calling it a disease.
The Pope also demanded a ceasefire in Ukraine.
His predecessor, Pope Francis, also criticized the arms industry.
The Pope wants leaders to stop using weapons and choose peace by discussing issues.
The pope has emphasized that weapons are often sold for money, sometimes at the cost of innocent lives.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the school shooting in Minnesota.
Two children died and 18 were injured in the shooting.
The Pope called for an end to the "pandemic of arms."
The Pope also demanded a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The shooter died by suicide after firing rounds into the church.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV
- What
- Condemned the shooting, called for ceasefire, and end to the arms.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City; Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Why
- To address the school shooting and broader issues of violence.
- Pope's Name
- Leo XIV
- Event
- Shooting at Catholic school Mass
- Location of Shooting
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Casualties
- Two children dead, 18 injured
- Shooter's Action
- Died by suicide
- Pope's Condemnation
- The ‘pandemic of arms’
- Previous Pope's Stance
- Pope Francis denounced gun manufacturers
