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Pope Leo XIV Urges End to Iran War, Advocates Immigration Reform

4/13/2026

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Summary

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Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to the war in Iran and asks Americans to contact Congress, in a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) interview.
Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy, and Joseph Tobin back the pope, calling the war unjust.
They criticize social media portrayals of war as dehumanizing.
They address immigration policies and related suffering, while the pope plans July 4th in Lampedusa to show solidarity.

History

Historical Context

The Second Vatican Council, which concluded in 1965, marked a pivotal shift in the Catholic Church's approach to global issues, emphasizing peace and social justice. Pope Paul VI's advocacy for dialogue resonates today, as he and contemporary cardinals, including Blase Cupich, address the dehumanizing portrayal of war and advocate for humanitarian efforts, reflecting the Church's ongoing commitment to global peace and immigration issues.

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Story summary

Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to the war in Iran and asks Americans to contact Congress, in a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) interview.
Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy, and Joseph Tobin back the pope, calling the war unjust.
They criticize social media portrayals of war as dehumanizing.
They address immigration policies and related suffering, while the pope plans July 4th in Lampedusa to show solidarity.

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