Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.
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This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
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Cease fire: Pope Leo XIV raises his voice on the war in Iran
The pontiff issued his most direct appeal since the conflict began on Sunday, March 15, urging those responsible for the conflict to open the way to dialogue. Without naming the United States or Israel, the first American pope in history nonetheless ...
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Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for peace
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.”
Trump, Pope Leo battle over praying for U.S. troops fighting Iran
The White House pushed back at the Vatican and defended praying for U.S. troops fighting in Iran after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers “of those who wage war,” Barron’s reported.
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Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war
ROME -- 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, I ...