Pope Francis, Ruto Join Hands In Calling For Global Conflicts To End
Kenya has joined Pope Francis in calling for an immediate end to violence in all parts of the world.
President William Ruto, who is in Italy for the G7 Summit, said it is time for the world’s conflicts, including those in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to end.
Ruto made the remarks on Friday while speaking with Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy.
“We are confident that the warring groups will agree to stop the fighting and give peace a chance,” he stated.
Kenya joins Pope Francis in calling for urgent end to violence in all parts of the world including Sudan and DRC.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) June 14, 2024
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While addressing the G7 earlier, Ruto stated that Africa continues to face numerous conflicts, including long-forgotten wars that have claimed countless lives.
“In Sudan, hundreds of thousands have died, millions are displaced and face starvation. In the Middle East, the conflict in Gaza has claimed tens of thousands of lives, devastated the livelihoods of millions and caused global economic shockwaves,” he said.
“Europe is grappling with a major conflict that has brought unthinkable carnage and widespread economic disruption,” Ruto added.
The President stated that the world is currently facing unprecedented global challenges.
“Only effective collective action by the international community can offer a reasonable chance of managing and overcoming these challenges,” he added.
Pope Francis, Ruto Join Hands In Calling For Global Conflicts To End
