Pope Leo Makes Fiery Call for Peace Amid Iran War

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Pope Leo made pointed remarks about war on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump threatened that the “only reason” Iranians are alive today is to negotiate.

The first American pontiff, 70, did not call out Trump by name, but made https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2026/documents/20260411-rosario-pace.html" rel="">a fiery appeal to “the leaders of nations” and renewed calls for the end of conflict amid Trump’s warmongering in Iran.

“Dear brothers and sisters, there are certainly binding responsibilities that fall to the leaders of nations.

To them we cry out: Stop!

It is time for peace!

Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the table where rearmament is planned, and deadly actions are decided,” he told some 10,000 Catholics gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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