Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected pontiff and former US Cardinal Robert Prevost, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan following three intense days of military engagement triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor. Expressing hope for a long-lasting peace, the Pope urged both nations to resolve conflicts through dialogue and mutual understanding, emphasizing the importance of protecting human life and regional stability. His message comes as a significant voice of moral diplomacy at a time when South Asia reels from the aftermath of a deadly escalation.