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. View on euronews
Catholic Philly
This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
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.
Catholic Courier
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.”
The Baltimore Sun
Pope Leo tells AP that he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling The Associated Press that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the ...
Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Swalwell Drops Out Of California Governor's Race: Live Updates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he "will continue to speak out loudly against war" despite President Donald Trump's recent attack against him. "I don't want to get into a debate with him," the pope said of Trump,