As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
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"asks God to help leaders renounce war"
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"If states were to be recognised as having a right to 'preventive war' ... the entire world could risk going up in flames."
— Cardinal Pietro Parolin , Other
"Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"If states were to be recognised as having a right to 'preventive war' ... the entire world could risk going up in flames."
— Cardinal Pietro Parolin , Other
"Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"If states were to be recognised as having a right to 'preventive war' ... the entire world could risk going up in flames."
— Cardinal Pietro Parolin , Other
"unity between Europeans and Americans is essential"
— Meloni , Politician
"We are on the brink of the abyss"
— Crosetto , Politician
"Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"Help us understand that true security does not come from control fueled by fear, but from trust, justice, and solidarity among peoples."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"Disarm our hearts of hatred, resentment and indifference, so we may become instruments of reconciliation."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death, halt the arms race, and place the lives of the most vulnerable at the center."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
Key People
The Vatican's top diplomat, known for addressing international issues.
Crosetto is an Italian politician serving as Minister of Defense.
Prime Minister of Italy.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
President of Ukraine.
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Pope Leo released a video praying for world leaders to abandon war and choose dialogue amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
Pope Leo XIV called on national leaders to abandon plans of death amid the Iran war, urging nations to choose dialogue and diplomacy over weapons.
Pope Leo released a video praying for world leaders to abandon war and choose dialogue amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
Pope Leo XIV called on national leaders to abandon plans of death amid the Iran war, urging nations to choose dialogue and diplomacy over weapons.
Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to abandon projects of death in a video message released by the Vatican, calling on people around the world to pray for peace.
Pope Leo released a video praying for world leaders to abandon war and choose dialogue amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran.
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