Pope Leo XIV addressed the World Food Programme in Rome today to demand an urgent shift in how global leaders prioritize humanitarian aid.The pontiff argued that current political policies favor military conflicts over feeding the hungry, leading to a catastrophic funding deficit for international relief efforts.Highlighting the systemic barriers that prevent effective aid delivery, he urged a return to multilateral cooperation instead of strategic national interests.Following years of significant assistance declines, the organization continues to face a major financial shortfall while global needs grow due to climate and conflict.