Australia and Malaysia have signalled support for a diplomatic path through escalating global tensions, backing Pope Leo’s call for peace and restraint.

Amid growing global unease over escalating conflicts, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim found common ground in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday 16 April, uniting behind Pope Leo’s forceful call for peace, justice, and an end to ongoing attacks on Iran and Lebanon.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel in Iran and Lebanon, alongside a worsening global energy crisis linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. While both leaders navigated complex geopolitical sensitivities, their joint stance reflected a clear endorsement of moral leadership over militarised responses.

Speaking at a joint press conference, Albanese praised the Pope as a “thoughtful, dignified, and extraordinary........

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