Pope Leo XIV welcomes Middle East ceasefire, condemns Trump's threats against Iran.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, expressing satisfaction with the truce and urging continued diplomacy. He strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as “truly unacceptable,” criticizing them as harmful to global stability. The pope emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders to pursue peace over aggression and urged citizens to advocate for dialogue.