Pope Leo praises Iran 'truce', invites world to prayer vigil in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV called for prayer and a vigil after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, urging diplomacy.
Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war
Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran. “On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of good will,
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Macron meets Pope Leo amid calls for peace in Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to have his first face-to-face meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Friday as the leader of the Roman Catholic church has criticised his fellow American,
President Trump threatens large-scale attacks if Iran does not comply with ceasefire terms
The president says he will order large-scale attacks on the country if it doesn't comply, while Iran insists the U.S. and Israel are violating the terms of the ceasefire.
Israel’s massive strikes on Lebanon strain US and Iran’s uneasy ceasefire
Confusion and disagreements are arising over the Hormuz Strait and if Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are preparing for peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, this weekend.