Pope Leo: End Iran War Before Easter

0:00It's March 31st. This is U.S. News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across the U.S. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, straight up called on President Trump Tuesday to find an off-ramp and end the Iran war before it spirals further. He noted Trump has talked about wrapping it up, adding he hopes for a real drop in the violence, speaking to reporters outside his spot in Castell, Gandalfo near Rome. This direct plea is rare for the Pope, who picks his words with care, but he's rammed up his shots at the conflict lately, like on Sunday when he said, God turns away prayers from leaders with blood on their hands. The one-month war kicked off February 28th with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, now spreading region-wide, claiming thousands of lives, including innocent kids, messing with energy flows, and risking a global economic crash. Leo mourned the mounting deaths and pushed for peace before Easter Sunday, calling out folks who keep fueling the fight.

1:00His voice cuts through the chaos, urging everyone to push back for calm.