Pope Leo XIV called Trump's threat to strike Iran "completely unacceptable" and urged against harming Iranian civilians.
"I reiterate once again what I said in my Sunday message 'To the City of Rome and the World': I call upon all people of goodwill to always seek peace rather than violence, and to reject war—especially that war, which many have called unjust, continuously escalating, and incapable of resolving any issues."
Moreover, we are facing a global economic crisis, an energy crisis, and extreme instability in the Middle East—this will only fuel more hatred worldwide. Therefore, please return to the negotiating table. Let us dialogue; let us seek solutions through peaceful means. Let us especially remember the innocent: children, the elderly, the sick—the countless individuals who have already become or may soon become victims of this ongoing war."
I remind everyone: attacking civilian infrastructure violates international law, and it also reflects the deepest levels of hatred, division, and destruction humanity is capable of. We all wish to work for peace. The people long for peace. I appeal to the public, I appeal to the people of all relevant countries: contact your authorities, political leaders, members of parliament, and urge them, tell them: strive for peace, and forever reject war."
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