Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
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TUE · 2026-03-31 · 23:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0401-46160
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Pope Leo urges Trump to end war on Iran
In March 2026, Pope Leo XIV appealed to US President Donald Trump to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Pope described the war as "atrocious" and urged Trump to find a peaceful resolution.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-31 · 23:12 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, Pope Leo XIV appealed to US President Donald Trump to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Pope described the war as "atrocious" and urged Trump to find a peaceful resolution. The appeal was made ahead of Easter Sunday, a significant religious holiday for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Pope Leo's plea for peace aimed to address the escalating tensions and potential humanitarian consequences of the war. The Vatican has not released further details on the communication between the Pope and the US President.
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The article was published on 31 Mar 2026.
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He appealed for peace ahead of Easter on Sunday for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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He has called the conflict “atrocious”.
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Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
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