I don't want a debate”, Pope Leo: I will continue to speak against the war

In comments made aboard the papal plane towards Algeria, where he is launching a 10-day tour of four African countries, the pope also stressed that the Christian message is being misused.

I don't want to argue with him. I don't think the Gospel message is meant to be misused in the way it's being done by some”, Pope Leo said.

He added that he would continue to speak strongly against the war, seeking to promote peace, dialogue and multilateral relations among states, with the aim of finding the right solutions to problems.