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- Pope Leo XIV urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to reopen dialogue paths to end war with Iran in an April 3, 2026 call.
- They discussed Iran's missile threats and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Pope Leo XIV, who criticizes using religion to justify war, urged diplomatic solutions and a ceasefire.
- He called for peace during Passover and Easter, saying God does not listen to prayers of those who wage war.
