Vatican City: In recent weeks, US born Pope Leo has become a strong voice against the ongoing Iran war. In a rare move, he directly named US President Donald Trump and urged him to take steps to end the growing conflict.
This is the first time the Pope has publicly mentioned Trump since becoming the head of the Catholic Church. Earlier, he had avoided commenting directly on US politics, but his tone has changed as the war continues to expand.
Pope Leo called for peace and asked leaders to find ways to reduce violence. He said he hopes the US leadership will work to stop the fighting and prevent further damage.
The Pope also spoke about the human cost of the war, including the loss of innocent lives. He warned that continued violence will only increase suffering and deepen tensions in the region.
In recent speeches, he criticized leaders who support war and said violence cannot be justified in the name of religion or politics.
Experts say this shows a shift, with the Pope taking a more direct role in global issues by speaking openly about the conflict.
His message is clear: the war should end, and dialogue is the only way forward.
