The pope said he is closely following the humanitarian situation in Yemen. He emphasized the need for continued attention to the suffering of civilians. Yemen is experiencing a renewed phase of its civil war. The conflict pits the Houthi rebels, who are aligned with Iran, against the Yemeni government’s armed forces. The government forces receive support from Saudi Arabia. The fighting has displaced many people and created urgent humanitarian needs. International actors are being urged to help alleviate the crisis.