Pope Leo decries ‘atrocious violence’ in Iran battle, urges ceasefire

The primary US pope warns that violence wouldn’t convey the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the area lengthy for

VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday, March 15, for a right away ceasefire within the increasing Iran battle, lamenting “atrocious violence” that he mentioned had killed hundreds of non-combatants and prompted struggling throughout the area.

Because the US-Israeli battle on Iran enters its third week, the primary US pope warned that violence wouldn’t convey the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the area lengthy for.

“For 2 weeks, the peoples of the Center East have been struggling the atrocious violence of battle,” the pope mentioned at his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Sq..

“Within the identify of Christians within the Center East and of all men and women of fine will, I attraction to these chargeable for this battle: Stop hearth!” Pope Leo mentioned.

“1000’s of harmless folks have been killed, and plenty of extra have been pressured to depart their houses. I renew my closeness to all those that have misplaced their family members within the assaults,” he mentioned.

Leo added that the state of affairs in Lebanon — ravaged by a battle between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah — was additionally a reason behind “nice concern.”

“I hope for paths of dialogue that may assist the nation’s authorities in implementing lasting options to the intense disaster at the moment underway, for the widespread good of all of the Lebanese folks,” the pope mentioned. – Rappler.com