Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong appeal to Israel and Iran to act with “responsibility and rationality” amid what he described as a “serious deterioration of the situation” between the two nations.
Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the Pope cautioned against any rhetoric or actions that might endanger regional stability. “Neither side should ever threaten the existence of the other,” he said, emphasizing the moral and international duty of all countries to support peace efforts.
The Pontiff called on the global community to “pursue paths of reconciliation and promote solutions that guarantee security and dignity for all,” highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic approaches over confrontation.
His remarks come amid growing international concern over heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the Vatican positioning itself as a voice of moral authority urging de-escalation and the protection of human dignity on all sides.
