Ashok RainaDharamshala, March 31 -- Tibetan Spiritual head the Dalai Lama has expressed strong support for the peace appeal made by Pope Leo on the occasion of Palm Sunday, describing the call to renounce weapons and violence as "deeply necessary for humanity."In a statement, the Tibetan spiritual leader said that the Pope's message had touched him profoundly and resonated with the core teachings of all major religions. He emphasized that whether it is Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, or any other great spiritual tradition, the fundamental message remains rooted in love, compassion, tolerance, and self-discipline.

The Dalai Lama underscored that violence has no place in these sacred teachings, adding that history bears wit...