Pope Leo XIV appeals for ceasefire

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war'

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians in War Zones

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed appeals for peace in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan, calling on the international community not to look away from the suffering caused by war and insisting that civilians m...

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Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘delusion of omnipotence’ driving Iran war and urges immediate peace talks

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Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage

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Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that ‌he plans to continue speaking out against war after U.S. President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church.

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Trump: 'Pope Leo is weak on crime and terrible on foreign policy'

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Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

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US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as Trump threatens to destroy 'attack ships'

His initial proposal of "BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz" now seems to refer only to ships travelling to or from Iranian ports.

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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo after anti-war appeal

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Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader

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Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope” after what he described as “hours of extreme tension,” while urging a return to negotiations and calling the faithful to prayer.

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Pope visits Africa and calls for peace in Algeria against Iran war’s backdrop

A UK report lays bare ‘catastrophic’ missed chances before stabbings at girls’ dance class Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5,

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Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war'