Pope Leo XIV has called on humanity to cry out for peace amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Israel. The Holy Father made these remarks during his Angelus address on Sunday.
The Pope expressed concern over the daily suffering of the population, especially in Gaza and other territories, which is at risk of being forgotten amidst the conflict. He urged everyone to take up their moral responsibility to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreversible abyss.
Pope Leo noted that war does not solve problems but amplifies them, causing deep wounds in the history of peoples. He emphasized that human dignity is at stake and no conflict should be taken lightly. The Pope appealed for diplomacy to silence the guns and nations to shape their future with works of peace instead of violence and bloody conflicts.
The Holy Father’s words come as US bombers struck nuclear sites in Iran, and Israel and Iran carry out strikes on each other’s territory. The situation demands a call to action from the international community to prioritize peace over conflict.
Source: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-06/pope-leo-xiv-angelus-appeal-peace-middle-east-iran.html