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Pope Leo XIV Demands Middle East Ceasefire, Urges 'Those Responsible' to Talk
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, directly addressing leaders responsible for the conflict and urging dialogue.
Pope Demands Ceasefire in Middle East War
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, making his strongest comments to date. He directly addressed the leaders who initiated the war in Iran, stating, "On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict."
Call for Dialogue and End to Violence
Pope Leo urged, "Cease fire so that avenues for dialogue may be reopened." He emphasized that "violence can never lead to the justice, stability and peace that the people are waiting for." The Pope did not specifically cite the United States but called on all parties responsible for the conflict to engage in peaceful dialogue.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-15)*
