Pope Leo XIV urges Trump and world leaders to seek talks to end Iran war
The Facts
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV publicly urged President Donald Trump to seek an "off-ramp" to end the Iran war.
- Leo said he had been told that Trump recently stated he would like to end the war.
- The pope said he hoped for a way to reduce violence and bombing.
- Leo made the remarks to journalists as he was leaving or outside the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo near Rome.
- Pope Leo XIV also called on world leaders to return to the negotiating table and pursue dialogue.
- His appeal came with Easter approaching, and multiple reports said he expressed hope for peace or an Easter truce.
- Reuters described Leo's comments as a rare direct appeal by the pope to a national leader.
Context
What exactly did Pope Leo XIV say about Trump?
Leo said he had been told Trump recently wanted to end the war and added, "Hopefully he's looking for an off-ramp," while also saying he hoped for a way to reduce violence and bombing Daily Mail,Reuters.
Where and when did he make these remarks?
He spoke on Tuesday to reporters outside or as he left the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, while returning toward the Vatican SIC Notícias,diariolibre.com,ANSA.it.
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