Pope Leo XIV called for global peace, urged ceasefires, and expressed solidarity with the Philippines after Super Typhoon Fung-wong displaced over a million people and caused at least two deaths.

Pope Leo XIV, in a Sunday Angelus address on November 9, 2025, urged global efforts to end war, calling for ceasefires and negotiations to honor victims, including civilians and children. He expressed solidarity with the Philippines amid Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which displaced over a million people and caused at least two deaths, following earlier devastation from Typhoon Tino. The Pope emphasized that true remembrance of war dead requires action toward peace and praised ongoing efforts in the Middle East. He also promoted environmental stewardship and the Church’s spiritual mission, stressing perseverance in faith and charity.