Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
Pope Leo has criticized former President Trump's recent threats against Iran. The Pope condemned Trump's statement that Iran's "civilisation will die" as unacceptable. The criticism comes in response to Trump's escalating rhetoric regarding Iran.
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Open questions and key claims
Pope Francis reminded the faithful of the 'great thirst for death, for killing, we witness each day.'
Pope Leo called on "those who have the power to unleash wars" to choose peace.
Pope Leo XIV warned the world is becoming ‘indifferent’ to violence.
The Pope stated: “We are growing accustomed to violence… and becoming indifferent”.
Trump threatened that Iran’s “civilisation will die”.
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass.
Christians celebrate Easter in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran.
Pope Leo XIV delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing.
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