Overview

• Pope Leo appealed to Israeli and Iranian leaders to act with reason and engage in dialogue after airstrikes escalated tensions.
• He said he was following the tensions with “great concern” to stress the need for restraint.
• He stated that no country should ever threaten the existence of another, framing peace as a shared responsibility.
• The pope called for a commitment to building a world free from nuclear threats through respectful encounters and sincere dialogue.
• He urged all nations to back reconciliation efforts and solutions that ensure security and dignity for all.