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Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war
ROME (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran. "On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict," Leo said. "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." Leo didn't cite the United Sta
16 Mar, 01:16 — 16 Mar, 01:16
