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Pope Leo XIV has made multiple public appeals calling for an urgent end to the violence in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran¹²³
On March 8, 2026, the Pope urged "an end to the violence and renewed efforts to open space for dialogue" and warned the conflict was fueling fear and hatred that could spread further¹
On March 15, 2026, he launched a direct appeal: "Cease the fire! Let paths of dialogue be reopened!" stating "Violence can never lead to the justice, the stability and the peace that peoples are awaiting"³
On March 24, 2026, the Pope renewed his call for a ceasefire, saying "I want to renew my call for a ceasefire, to work toward peace, not through weapons, but through dialogue"⁴
On April 1, 2026 (Holy Week), he specifically stated "Hopefully he's looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence, of bombing, which would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that's being created, that's increasing constantly in the Middle East and elsewhere"²

The Pope has consistently and urgently called for an end to violence and a return to dialogue throughout this conflict.

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