Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace in Iran War

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute global update. Pope Leo XIV urged an end to the United States and Israel War in Iran on Monday. He expressed deep sorrow after a Maronite Catholic priest was killed in a bombing in Southern Lebanon while trying to help a wounded parishioner. The Pope prayed for all victims, especially children, and said he is watching events closely. Earlier this week, Leo issued several quiet calls for dialogues since the war started. He wants to promote peace without stirring up arguments. Meanwhile, an Italian paper pointed out the odd contrast between his diplomatic words and leaders using religious reasons to back the fighting. Two, top United States cardinals spoke out strongly against the war. Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington said it fails basic tests for a just war. Warning of risks like civil war in Lebanon, oil shortages, and huge casualties. A blaze coupitch of Chicago caught out social media posts mixing real war footage with movie clips,

1:00saying, it treats death like a video game. Other church leaders agreed, a Filipino cardinal criticized remote drone strikes that feel like computer games. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Peralain rejected preventative wars, saying they could set the world on fire without international rules. Now, the Vatican's new ambassador to the United States will handle ties between the Holy See, American Vishops, and the White House amid these. Tensions. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.