Pope Leo Doubles Down on Peace Amid Tensions Over Iran Conflict

Pope Leo XIV has once again called for peace in the escalating Iran conflict, resisting mounting pressure from President Trump and his supporters. The pontiff, speaking Thursday, emphasized the moral imperative to seek nonviolent solutions, quoting biblical principles such as ‘blessed are the peacemakers.’ His position directly contrasts with Washington, which has been ramping up rhetoric and preparing for extended military action in the region. The tensions between Pope Leo and Trump have been