Pope Leo XIV Welcomes US-Iran Agreement
Pope Leo XIV expressed his satisfaction with the newly reached agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday morning. The pontiff welcomed the deal, which aims to conclude the conflict between the two nations. He conveyed hopes for enhanced mutual trust, security, and stability across the Middle East following the agreement.
Pope Leo XIV officially welcomed a new agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday morning. The pontiff expressed his satisfaction with the deal, which is intended to end the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
In his statement, Pope Leo XIV conveyed his hopes that the agreement would bolster "mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East." He further commented, "I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States..."
According to The Hill, Pope Leo XIV's remarks underline the Vatican's interest in de-escalation and peace in the region.
