{"id":2580159,"date":"2026-03-16T06:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-leo-asks-those-responsible-for-a-ceasefire-from-atrocious-violence-of-war-in-iran\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T06:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:39:50","slug":"pope-leo-asks-those-responsible-for-a-ceasefire-from-atrocious-violence-of-war-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-leo-asks-those-responsible-for-a-ceasefire-from-atrocious-violence-of-war-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Leo asks \u2018those responsible\u2019 for a ceasefire from \u2018atrocious violence of war\u2019 in Iran"},"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\">30<\/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-asks-those-responsible-for-a-ceasefire-from-atrocious-violence-of-war-in-iran%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=2580159&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 urged a ceasefire and asked those responsible to reopen dialog to end the \u201catrocious violence of war\u201d in the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Speaking from the Vatican during the Angelus, he expressed solidarity with Christians in the Middle East and all people of goodwill, calling for peace rather than violence as a path to justice and stability. He emphasized that civilians are suffering, with thousands killed and many displaced, and condemned attacks on schools, hospitals, and residential areas. He did not name any country or leader, but appealed for end to the fighting and renewed avenues for dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>The pope also expressed concern for Lebanon,where fighting between israel and Hezbollah has endangered civilians,and he urged efforts to support lasting,common-good solutions for the Lebanese people. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >coverage notes accompanying media include<\/a> a related video and references to the Minab, Iran school <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-slam-psakis-space-force-slight\/\" title=\"Republicans Slam Psaki\u2019s Space Force Slight\">missile strike<\/a>, which reportedly killed many, including children, and also the broader appeal for peace and humanitarian relief.  <\/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 asks &lsquo;those responsible&rsquo; for a ceasefire from &lsquo;atrocious violence of war&rsquo; in Iran<\/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_2531929\" 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> addressed the military conflict between the United States, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\">Israel<\/a>, and Iran during his noon Angelus prayer from the Vatican on Sunday. He called for a ceasefire among &ldquo;those responsible&rdquo; and pleaded with them to reopen dialogue to end the ongoing violence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRDx_4fL4pU?si=WG4WANCXHtAI6kJx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of goodwill, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncronline.org\/vatican\/pope-escalates-call-ceasefire-iran-addressing-those-responsible-war\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> the pope. &ldquo;Cease fire so that avenues for dialogue may be reopened. Violence can never lead to the justice, stability, and peace that the people are waiting for.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4491484\/japan-takaichi-golden-dome-white-house-visit\/\">Japan&#8217;s Takaichi prepares to lobby Trump for &#8216;Golden Dome&#8217; cooperation, stability on trade and defense<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4492477\/mary-peltola-alaska-senate-ad-dhs-shutdown\/\">Democrat Mary Peltola dinged in Alaska Senate ad over DHS shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4492596\/conan-obrien-joke-epstein-oscars-monologue\/\">Conan O&rsquo;Brien makes joke about Epstein during Oscars monologue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>While speaking of the people of the war-torn area, the Holy See mentioned the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-prisoners-return-home-after-nightmare-imprisonment-in-iran\/\" title=\"US prisoners freed after &#039;nightmare&#039; in Iranian jails return home.\">innocent civilians caught<\/a> in the middle of the conflict, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncronline.org\/vatican\/pope-escalates-call-ceasefire-iran-addressing-those-responsible-war\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noting<\/a> that for two weeks, &ldquo;the peoples of the Middle East have been suffering the atrocious violence of war.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Thousands of innocent people have been killed, and many others have been forced to abandon their homes. I renew my prayerful closeness to all those who have lost their loved ones in the attacks that have struck schools, hospitals, and residential areas,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WRDx_4fL4pU\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Pope Leo.<\/p>\n<p>The pontiff did not mention any country or national leader in his comments, instead only asking for peace and the end to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-nfl-player-phillip-adams-found-to-have-suffered-from-cte-following-april-shootings\/\" title=\"Ex-NFL Player Phillip Adams Found To Have Suffered From CTE Following April Shootings\">innocent people dying<\/a>, according to reports. He referenced the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4486018\/trump-iran-tomahawk-missile-girls-school-strike\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missile strike that hit a school<\/a> in Minab, Iran, reportedly killing as many as 175 people, many of whom were schoolchildren.<\/p>\n<p>Leo <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/2026\/03\/15\/vatican-pope-iran-war-trump\/f1423966-2069-11f1-954a-6300919c9854_story.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mentioned<\/a> he was &ldquo;close&rdquo; to the families that died in airstrikes, &ldquo;which have hit schools, hospitals, and residential centers.&rdquo; The Vatican&rsquo;s official publication, <em>L&rsquo;Osservatore Romano<\/em>, published an aerial photo in the article titled &ldquo;The Face of War&rdquo; of the destroyed school after the mistaken missile strike, the <em>Washington Post <\/em>reported.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4491652\/iran-finance-death-blow-war\/\"><strong>IRAN FACES FINANCIAL DEATH BLOW BECAUSE OF WAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo also expressed regret and concern for the violence in Lebanon, as the people in the country have been caught in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-funded Lebanese political party and military organization. Both sides have launched multiple strikes against each other from Lebanon, and noncombatants have been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c20lvn0ex6yo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">killed<\/a> as a result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I hope for paths of dialogue that can support the country&rsquo;s authorities in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-speaker-johnson-gop-reps-visit-southern-border-biden-reopens-border-crossings\/\" title=\"Speaker Johnson and GOP representatives visit southern border as Biden reopens crossings\">implementing lasting solutions<\/a> to the serious crisis underway, for the common good of all the Lebanese people,&rdquo; Leo said.&nbsp;<\/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 pleads for ceasefire, dialogue over Iran war<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2580160,"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\/AP25341410095070.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[69279,75860,75862,75859,75861],"class_list":["post-2580159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-international-relations-2","tag-iran-ceasefire","tag-peacemaking","tag-pope-leo-ceasefire","tag-war-violence"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25341410095070.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580159","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\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2580159"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2580163,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2580159\/revisions\/2580163"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2580160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2580159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2580159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2580159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}