Pope Leo XIV warns wars are ‘fed’ faster than people as aid money dries up Pope Leo XIV stated on Monday that conflicts are more readily sustained than populations are fed. He urged governments to bolster resources to combat hunger, citing a significant funding shortfall from the United States and other nations. The Pope’s message underscores a concern about global priorities and resource allocation.

• Pope Leo XIV noted that wars are sustained more easily than people are fed.
• He urged governments to increase resources to fight hunger.
• This call comes after a severe funding shortfall from the United States and other countries.