VATICAN CITY – The head of the Catholic Church expressed his strong approval Wednesday regarding news of a temporary halt to fighting in the Iran conflict.
Pope Leo stated he received word of the two-week ceasefire with “great satisfaction,” according to Vatican officials.
The pontiff’s comments come just one day after he sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s recent statements targeting Iranian civilians. On Tuesday, Pope Leo called Trump’s threats against the Iranian population “unacceptable.”
In recent weeks, the Vatican leader has become increasingly vocal in his opposition to the ongoing military conflict, positioning himself as a prominent voice calling for peace in the region.
