Pope Leo Calls for Ceasefire in US-Iran Conflict

0:00On March 15th, Pope Leo, the first United States Pope, called for an immediate ceasefire in the growing conflict with Iran during his weekly address. In St. Peter's Square, the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, has now stressed into its third week, drawing sharp criticism from the pontiff who warned that, more fighting won't lead to the stability the region needs. Thousands of civilians have lost their lives, with many others fleeing their homes amid widespread suffering across the Middle East. The Pope voiced special worry about Lebanon, where ongoing clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah have deepened the crisis. He urged leaders to pursue dialogue for real solutions that put the good of all people first, offering prayers for those affected.