Pope Leo slams 'unacceptable' threat to Iranian population
Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States
Politics

Pope Leo XIV described threats to civilian targets in Iran as 'unacceptable' following US President Donald Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die' if Tehran does not comply with his ultimatum. The pope emphasized that attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and urged for peaceful negotiations. Archbishop Paul Coakley also called on Trump to step back from war and seek a just resolution.
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