Pope Leo Praises Iran War Ceasefire
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CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of April 5, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope" after what he described as “hours of extreme tension.”
Pope Leo XIV called for prayer and a vigil after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, urging diplomacy.