Pope Leo XIV Condemns New Jihadist Attacks in Sahel Region

Pope Leo XIV has condemned recent jihadist attacks in the Sahel region of Africa. The pontiff expressed hope that all forms of violence in the area will come to an end. The Sahel, a semi-arid region stretching across Africa south of the Sahara Desert, has been plagued by insurgent activity from various jihadist groups in recent years, affecting countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad.