Pope Leo XIV renews calls for peace, dialogue as Iran strikes continue

Pope Leo XIV called for prayer and effort for peace on Tuesday, as a U.S.-Israeli air campaign continued for the fourth day in Iran.

“Pray for peace,” Leo told journalists gathered outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening. “Work for peace,” the pontiff said, “less hatred – hatred in the world is constantly increasing.”

The pope called for people everywhere “to truly strive to promote dialogue” and “seek solutions – to resolve problems without weapons.”

By Tuesday evening...