Pope Leo XIV has issued a rare and direct critique of President Donald Trump, condemning his threats against Iran as “truly unacceptable. ” The comments, delivered outside the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo,

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After the president had posted on Truth Social that "a whole civilization will die tonight,” in reference to Iran, the Pope said it was “unacceptable.”

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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the news of a temporary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The pontiff told a crowd in St. Peter’s Square that he took the news “with satisfaction and as a sign of deep hope” in remarks translated by Vatican News.