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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Trump's Threats Against Iran

4/10/2026

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Pope Condemns Trump's Threats

Pope Leo XIV intensified his criticism of President Trump's threats against Iran, calling them "truly unacceptable."
He condemned the warning that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not comply with U.S. demands.
He urged people worldwide to contact political leaders to advocate for peace and reject war.
He stressed the moral implications of military actions, especially the targeting of civilian infrastructure, which he said violates international law.

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Cardinal Meets Pentagon

In January 2026, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican's U.S. ambassador, met Pentagon officials after Pope Leo XIV criticized U.S. actions.
Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby warned in January 2026 that the U.S. could act unilaterally and cited Avignon Papacy.
Vatican officials described the meeting as unprecedented.
The encounter led to Pope Leo's visit cancellation for its 250th anniversary.
The Vatican maintains its stance against the Trump administration's Iran policy.

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Pope Condemns Trump's Threats

Pope Leo XIV intensified his criticism of President Trump's threats against Iran, calling them "truly unacceptable."
He condemned the warning that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not comply with U.S. demands.
He urged people worldwide to contact political leaders to advocate for peace and reject war.
He stressed the moral implications of military actions, especially the targeting of civilian infrastructure, which he said violates international law.

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