Vatican City (Eurotoday Newspaper) – On Saturday, Pope Leo made an appeal for the authorities in Iran and Israel to strive for “peace and reconciliation.” The call came after airstrikes between the two nations killed dozens and forced civilians into shelters, with the Pope urging the countries to pursue dialogue.
Addressing the crowd at St Peter’s Basilica, the Pope voiced his concerns over the worsening conflict in the Middle East, stating that the situation between Israel and Iran has taken a significant turn for the worse. He stressed the need to build a safer world, one free from the threat of nuclear war.
How is Pope Leo urging nations to act?
One of the strongest peace appeals of Leo’s five-week papal presidency was delivered to an audience in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the pope expressed “great concern.”
“In such a delicate moment, I strongly wish to renew an appeal to responsibility and to reason,”
Said the pope.
“The commitment to building a safer world free from the nuclear threat must be pursued through respectful encounters and sincere dialogue to build a lasting peace, founded on justice, fraternity, and the common good,”
He stated.
“No one should ever threaten the existence of another,”
Said Leo.
“It is the duty of all countries to support the cause of peace, initiating paths of reconciliation and promoting solutions that guarantee security and dignity for all.”
How has Pope Leo differed from Pope Francis?
Leo, the first American pope, was elected on May 8 to succeed the late Pope Francis. Leo is more careful with wording and nearly always talks from a written text, in contrast to Francis, who frequently talks spontaneously at public gatherings. On Saturday, the pope read aloud his request in Italian on a piece of paper.
What triggered the recent Iran-Israel escalation?
Targeting commanders, military targets, and nuclear installations, Israel conducted a massive attack on Iran early Friday in what it described as a “preemptive strike” to stop Iran from advancing its nuclear weapons development. Iran launched rounds of missiles into Israel in retaliation, killing at least two people and wounding scores more. Iran insists that its uranium enrichment operations are part of a covert weapons program.
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7 responses to “Pope Leo Calls on Iran and Israel to Pursue Peace”
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Seems like the Pope’s got quite the task ahead, asking two countries with as much history as a soap opera to take a tea break and chat it out. Good luck with that, Leo! 🙄🕊️
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Looks like Pope Leo is really stepping up his game, calling on two nations that have been at it longer than the Premier League. No pressure, lads, just a little chat over tea and crumpets to save the world! 🍵💥
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Looks like the Pope’s got a new side hustle as a peace coach, eh? Perhaps he should try a bit of that “sincere dialogue” with a side of global diplomacy… or is it just me? 😂
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Looks like the Pope’s trying to broker peace like it’s a Sunday market deal—good luck getting that sorted between two countries that seem to think dialogue is more of a ‘suggestion’ than a requirement. 🤷♂️
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Looks like Pope Leo’s got his work cut out for him—who knew calling for peace could be as popular as asking for a sunny day in London? 😂 Let’s just hope those two manage to stop bickering long enough for a cuppa! ☕️
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Seems like Pope Leo has mistaken his papal robes for a superhero cape, thinking he can just swoop in and sprinkle a bit of “peace” on a situation that’s more tangled than a plate of spaghetti in a Rome back alley. 🤷♂️
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Looks like Pope Leo’s got a real knack for diplomacy, bless him! Maybe next he’ll suggest a bake-off between Iran and Israel to hash things out over a nice cuppa. 🍵🤷♂️
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Seems like the new Pope is really shaking things up with his “let’s all just get along” speech, as if a few heartfelt words can fix decades of conflict. 🤔 I mean, who knew peace could be achieved with a bit of Italian flair and a prayer?
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Pope Leo Calls on Iran and Israel to Pursue Peace
Vatican City (Eurotoday Newspaper) – On Saturday, Pope Leo made an appeal for the authorities in Iran and Israel to strive for “peace and reconciliation.” The call came after airstrikes between the two nations killed dozens and forced civilians into shelters, with the Pope urging the countries to pursue dialogue.
How is Pope Leo urging nations to act?What triggered the recent Iran-Israel escala
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