Pope Leo has urged global leaders to take urgent action to control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already caused more than 2,500 deaths. The Vatican issued a statement highlighting the severity of the situation, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts to prevent further spread. The outbreak, which has spread rapidly across central Africa, is now the largest in the country’s history, according to United Nations officials. Health workers and local authorities are struggling to contain the virus amid ongoing challenges in accessing affected regions. The Pope’s call for action comes as the World Health Organization continues to monitor the situation and assess the risk of the outbreak spreading beyond the DRC.