Iran war updates: Trump takes on Pope Leo

Digest more
Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians in War Zones
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday renewed appeals for peace in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan, calling on the international community not to look away from the suffering caused by war and insisting that civilians m...

Continue reading

Pope Leo Calls for Ceasefire in Trump’s ‘Atrocious’ War
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
Day 45 of Middle East conflict - US Navy starts blockade on Iranian ports
Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” by essentially closing the Strait of Hormuz – and defended the US’ blockade of Iranian ports as an equal response.

Continue reading

India Today · 7h
US-Israel-Iran War Live: Iran offers 5-year uranium enrichment pause, US pushes for 20-year freeze
'Blockade of Strait of Hormuz has started, other countries will help': Trump
‘Go back to Indian Ocean immediately’: Iran issues stark warning to US warship in Strait of Hormuz
“Navy warship 121, this is Sepah Navy station. You must alter course and go back to the Indian Ocean immediately. If you don’t obey my order, you will be targeted,” the voice is heard saying.

Continue reading

Oil prices breach $100 after Trump's statement over blockage of Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. View on euronews
Catholic Philly
This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of April 5, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.
The Baltimore Sun
Pope Leo tells AP that he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling The Associated Press that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the ...
Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Swalwell Drops Out Of California Governor's Race: Live Updates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he "will continue to speak out loudly against war" despite President Donald Trump's recent attack against him. "I don't want to get into a debate with him," the pope said of Trump,