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Pope Urges Leaders: Choose Dialogue, Reject War

3/6/2026

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Summary

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Pope Leo XIV released a video on March 5, 2026, urging world leaders to renounce war amid U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.
In his March prayer, he emphasized disarmament and dialogue over violence.
He questioned a world without war and urged nations to abandon weapons, saying security stems from trust.
The Vatican's diplomat criticized the campaign as undermining international law, while the Pope's message seeks reconciliation.

History

Historical Context

The Second Vatican Council, convened by Pope John XXIII in 1962 and concluded in 1965, aimed to modernize the Catholic Church and promote peace. Pope Paul VI emphasized reconciliation, stating "no more war" should guide humanity. This commitment echoes in Pope Leo XIV's recent appeal for world leaders to renounce war amid rising tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, highlighting the enduring significance of Vatican II's teachings.

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Story summary

Pope Leo XIV released a video on March 5, 2026, urging world leaders to renounce war amid U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.
In his March prayer, he emphasized disarmament and dialogue over violence.
He questioned a world without war and urged nations to abandon weapons, saying security stems from trust.
The Vatican's diplomat criticized the campaign as undermining international law, while the Pope's message seeks reconciliation.

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