politics
March 16, 2026
Pope Leo asks for ceasefire from ‘atrocious violence of war’ in Iran
Pope Leo XIV addressed the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran during his noon Angelus prayer from the Vatican on Sunday. He called for a ceasefire among “those responsible” and pleaded with them to reopen dialogue to end the violence.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire and renewed dialogue to end the violence in the Middle East.
- He expressed concern for innocent civilians, noting thousands have been killed and many displaced.
- The Pope specifically mentioned attacks on schools, hospitals, and residential areas.
- He also voiced hopes for dialogue to find lasting solutions to the crisis in Lebanon.
- The pontiff did not name specific countries or leaders but appealed to "those responsible" for the conflict.
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