{"id":2516574,"date":"2025-12-02T13:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-leo-says-hes-speaking-with-trump-and-netanyahu-about-middle-east-peace-plan\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T18:48:10","slug":"pope-leo-says-hes-speaking-with-trump-and-netanyahu-about-middle-east-peace-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-leo-says-hes-speaking-with-trump-and-netanyahu-about-middle-east-peace-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Leo says he&#8217;s speaking with Trump and Netanyahu about Middle East peace plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-leo-says-hes-speaking-with-trump-and-netanyahu-about-middle-east-peace-plan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2516574&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>pope Leo XIV has announced that he is engaging in discussions with U.S.and Israeli leaders, including former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-urge-biden-to-keep-embassy-in-jerusalem\/\" title=\"House Republicans Urge Biden to Keep Embassy in Jerusalem\">peace plan<\/a> for the middle East. Speaking after his apostolic journey to Lebanon and Turkey, the pope expressed hope for sustainable peace in the region and emphasized the Vatican&#8217;s support for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. During his visit, he sought to promote Christian unity and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >condemned religious violence<\/a>, delivering a joint declaration with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I urging an end to war and conflict. Additionally, the pope commented on U.S. tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, cautioning against military action and advocating for peaceful alternatives.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pope Leo says he&rsquo;s speaking with Trump and Netanyahu about Middle East peace plan<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2420291\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pope-leo-xiv\/\">Pope Leo XIV<\/a> claims to be in talks with the United States and Israel regarding a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3902132\/pope-leo-two-state-solution-israel-palestine\/\">peace plan<\/a> for the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wh-blames-wind-after-biden-stumbles-falls-while-boarding-air-force-one-staffer-i-almost-fell-coming-up-the-steps-myself\/\" title=\"WH Blames Wind After Biden Stumbles, Falls While Boarding Air Force One; Staffer: \u2018I Almost Fell Coming Up The Steps Myself\u2019\">reporters aboard<\/a> the papal jet on Tuesday as he wrapped up his apostolic journey to Lebanon, the pontiff was asked how the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vatican\/\">Vatican<\/a> is using its contacts with the U.S. and Israel to promote peace in the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3903339\/cair-spins-anti-israel-narrative-about-somali-fraud-as-scrutiny-grows\/\">CAIR spins anti-Israel narrative about Somali fraud as scrutiny grows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3902568\/steve-witkoff-kremlin-meeting-vladimir-putin-deal-impossible\/\">Steve Witkoff prepares for Kremlin meeting, but Putin says deal is &#8216;impossible&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3902370\/trump-zelensky-corruption-scandal-andriy-yermak-not-helpful-peace-efforts\/\">Trump says Zelensky corruption scandal &#8216;not helpful&#8217; for peace efforts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I believe sustainable peace is achievable. I think that when we talk about hope, when we talk about peace, when we look to the future, we do so because I believe it is possible that peace once again come to the region and come to your country, to Lebanon,&rdquo; Pope Leo XIV responded.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pope Leo XIV talks to reporters aboard an airplane as he returns from a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Alessandro Di Meo\/Pool Photo via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He continued: &ldquo;In fact, I have already, in a very small way, begun a few conversations with some of the leaders of places that you have mentioned, and I would intend to continue to do that, personally or through the Holy See, because the fact is that we do have diplomatic relationships with most of the countries through the region, and it would be our hope certainly to continue to raise that call for peace that I spoke of at the very end of the Mass today.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The pope was in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lebanon\/\">Lebanon<\/a> from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 on his first-ever apostolic journey, themed around the &ldquo;search for unity&rdquo; between the Orthodox and Catholic churches. There, he voiced his support for a two-state solution, which the Vatican has long argued in favor.<\/p>\n<p>He prayed alongside Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I &mdash; the first among equals of Orthodox patriarchs &mdash; and issued a joint declaration on the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, a landmark council that established the core theological principles of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/christianity\/\">Christianity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The two clerics emphasized in their joint declaration an aversion to religious warfare and sectarian violence.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The goal of Christian unity includes the objective of contributing in a fundamental and life-giving manner to peace among all peoples. Together we fervently raise our voices in invoking God&rsquo;s gift of peace upon our world,&rdquo; the pope and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/assyrian-leader-gifts-pope-leo-chicago-cubs-jersey\/\" title=\"Assyrian leader gifts ... Chicago Cubs jersey\">patriarch wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world&rsquo;s Eastern Orthodox Christians, deliver a joint Ecumenical blessing at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo\/Emrah Gurel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They continued: &ldquo;Tragically, in many regions of our world, conflict and violence continue to destroy the lives of so many. We appeal to those who have civil and political responsibilities to do everything possible to ensure that the tragedy of war ceases immediately, and we ask all people of good will to support our entreaty.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3901860\/pope-istanbul-blue-mosque-focuses-unifying-christians\/\">POPE VISITS ISTANBUL&rsquo;S BLUE MOSQUE WITHOUT PRAYING AS HE FOCUSES ON UNIFYING CHRISTIANS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the Thursday press conference aboard the papal jet, the pope also touched on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s hostilities with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nicolas-maduro\/\">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is the danger, there is the possibility there will be some activity, some [military] operation,&rdquo; the pontiff said. &ldquo;The voices that come from the United States, they change with a certain frequency.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo urged the U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3896640\/us-formally-designates-cartel-maduro-venezuela-foreign-terrorist-organization\/\">not to strike Maduro<\/a> and to search for another way to enact change in the country if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pope Leo discusses Middle East peace talks with Trump, Netanyahu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2516576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25336581641561.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[35925,3817,32319,62000,55381],"class_list":["post-2516574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-benjamin-netanyahu","tag-diplomacy","tag-donald-trump","tag-middle-east-peace","tag-pope-leo"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25336581641561.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2516574"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516574\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2516578,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2516574\/revisions\/2516578"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2516576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2516574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2516574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2516574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}