Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire in US-Israeli War on Iran
Pope Leo condemns US-Israeli war on Iran
Summary
Pope Leo XIV has publicly condemned the US-Israeli military offensive against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and denouncing what he described as "horrific violence" in the conflict. The pontiff's appeal marks a significant moral intervention by the Catholic Church in one of the most serious military escalations in the Middle East in recent years. The statement underscores growing international pressure for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
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Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war on Iran and denounced what he called “horrific violence” in the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
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