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Archbishop Coakley Condemns Trump's Threat, Calls for Peace Vigil

4/9/2026

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Archbishop Paul Coakley condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the evening deadline on April 7, 2025.
He said the threat is morally unjustified.
Coakley urged Trump to negotiate for peace.
He called for a peace vigil on April 11, 2025, inviting all to join in prayer for a resolution.

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Archbishop Paul Coakley condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the evening deadline on April 7, 2025.
He said the threat is morally unjustified.
Coakley urged Trump to negotiate for peace.
He called for a peace vigil on April 11, 2025, inviting all to join in prayer for a resolution.