Pope Calls for Peace Amid Regional Tensions

Pope Leo XIV condemns US-Israeli war with Iran, calling conflicts ungodly.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth justifies conflict as divine providence.
Leo's criticism of war occurs on Palm Sunday.
Holy See denies Pentagon meeting with Cardinal Pierre was acrimonious.
Leo calls Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization 'unacceptable'.
Pope urges bishops to promote coexistence amid Christian challenges.
Pontiff leads peace vigil in St. Peter's Basilica for Lebanon conflict.
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