Pope Leo XIV condemns Iran violence

Following criticism from President Trump for his perceived silence, Pope Leo XIV used his return journey from Equatorial Guinea to speak out against the loss of innocent life in the Middle East.

He described the current situation as 'chaotic' and lamented the failure of leadership on both sides to secure a lasting peace.

The Pope emphasized that as a pastor, he cannot support war and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.

His increasingly vocal stance marks a significant shift in the Vatican's global diplomatic engagement under his leadership.