VATICAN CITY – The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Leo conducted a telephone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, during which the pontiff called for renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict with Iran.
According to Vatican officials, the Pope encouraged Herzog to “reopen all paths of dialogue” as a means to bring the Iran war to an end.
The pontiff, who has become an outspoken opponent of the regional warfare, additionally pressed Herzog on the importance of safeguarding civilian populations and ensuring adherence to international and humanitarian law standards, Vatican representatives stated.
