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Pope Condemns U.S. Strikes, Calls for Peace

6/22/2025

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Pope Leo XIV passionately condemned the U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, warning that war only deepens suffering and creates lasting scars. He urged the world to embrace peace and diplomacy, declaring, "There are no distant conflicts when human dignity is at stake." The strikes have led to tragic casualties amid rising tensions.

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Pope Leo XIV passionately condemned the U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, warning that war only deepens suffering and creates lasting scars. He urged the world to embrace peace and diplomacy, declaring, "There are no distant conflicts when human dignity is at stake." The strikes have led to tragic casualties amid rising tensions.