Pope Leo Calls for Ceasefire in Trump’s ‘Atrocious’ War
Pope Leo XIV has continued his push against the president’s unauthorized war in an impassioned appeal during his Sunday prayer. The pontiff said that civilians in the Middle East “have been suffering
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This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
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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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‘Enough of war!’: Full text of Pope Leo’s prayer for peace
Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life.’
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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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Watch: Pope Leo may refuse to meet with Trump during his 2nd term
After a surprise statement from First Lady Melania Trump denying any involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews weighs in on whether President Trump had advance notice.
Trump threatens to ‘finish’ Iran war if peace talks fail
US and Iranian delegations have both arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire after weeks of conflict.It comes after Donald Trump told reporters on Friday