Pope warns of 'irreparable abyss' after US strikes on Iran and calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to war, particularly in the Middle East, during his Angelus address. He highlighted that war exacerbates problems and creates lasting pain without offering real solutions.

He expressed concern about the ongoing violence, especially between Israel and Iran, urging the world to remember the suffering of affected populations, particularly in Gaza.

“Today more than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace,” he stated, emphasizing the need for diplomatic resolutions. Pope Leo called on all members of the global community to fulfill their ethical duty to "stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable abyss."

Pope Leo XIV insisted that “war does not solve problems,” and urged nations to choose peace over conflict. In conclusion, he hoped for silence from weapons and a focus on diplomacy.