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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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.
Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Swalwell Drops Out Of California Governor's Race: Live Updates
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement, and the U.S. military said the blockade involving all Iranian ports would begin Monday at 10 a.