Pope Urges Peace as Vatican Condemns Iran Conflict
Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israeli approach to Iran, urging leaders to pursue peace and stating that God does not bless any conflict, as the Vatican calls for de-escalation amid rising tensions.
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Papal call to action: Leo XIV urges civic peace amid Trump threat
Pope Leo XIV publicly urged Americans to engage with their elected leaders and advocate for peace after Donald Trump’s threats of war, marking a rare, more interventionist stance for a sitting pope as the Vatican navigates tensions with Washington and supports a two-week ceasefire in the broader conflict.
Pope Leo XIV denounces war as incompatible with faith during Palm Sunday mass
Pope Leo XIV, delivering the Palm Sunday homily, rejects the idea that God justifies war, calls God the king of peace, and prays for Christians in the Middle East amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Trump's Iran War, Urges Global Ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV denounces Trump’s war in Iran in a Palm Sunday address, warning that God does not listen to prayers for war and urging mercy, diplomacy, and a ceasefire as casualties mount.
Pope Rebukes War-Mongering Leaders as US Tensions Rise
During Palm Sunday Mass, Pope Leo XIV condemned leaders who wage war, saying God does not listen to prayers from those with hands full of blood and that Jesus rejected violence. Not naming any government, his remarks appeared to rebuke the Trump administration as US troops build up in the Middle East and after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for violence. He urged a ceasefire, a ban on aerial bombing, and concrete steps toward peace, amid broader Iran-Israel-US tensions and Easter concerns for Christians in the region.
Hollywood pushes Gaza peace on Oscar night
Hollywood stars at the Academy Awards used the red carpet to call for peace in Gaza, turning a glamorous night into a platform for global political concerns during a notably politically charged awards season.
Pope Frames the Church as a Global Symbol of Peace and Inclusion
During his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reiterates that the Church, made up of the people of God from every nation and united in Christ, must welcome everyone, proclaim the Gospel, and be a sign of unity and peace for all, in the light of Lumen Gentium.
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Urges Prayer for Peace After Iran Strike
The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a bilingual letter reacting to the US-Israel military strike on Iran, expressing alarm at the conflict despite negotiations, and urging prayers for the safety of Episcopalians abroad, the people of the Holy Land (including Iran), and for peace in the region. He notes Bishop Jeffrey Mello and pilgrims in Jerusalem are safe, references the Diocese of Iran, mourns Iranian repression, and shares a prayer for peace.
Ukraine at a Crossroads: A Painful Peace in the Face of Moscow’s Advantage
The author argues that Russia’s manpower, weapons, and economy give Moscow a durable edge and that Ukraine cannot easily reverse the war, making a compromise more likely; a leaked plan to recognize Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk would require unacceptable concessions, so the piece suggests a negotiated, limited peace that preserves enough territory to rebuild, push reforms, and harden defenses for the future, rather than a long, costly struggle.
Footsteps of Peace: Buddhist Monks Trek 2,300 Miles to D.C.
A group of about two dozen Buddhist monks is walking roughly 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. on a Walk for Peace led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, visiting state capitals to spread a message of peace with no political agenda. The pilgrimage, backed by a large social media following, has drawn everyday supporters and Christian protesters, and has faced challenges including a Texas car crash that injured two monks; they expect to arrive in Washington, D.C. around Feb. 10, 2026, possibly meeting with lawmakers as part of their mindfulness-focused journey.
Pope Urges Peace Over Power as Milan-Cortina Olympics Open
As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics begin, Pope Leo XIV calls on leaders to pause wars and keep sports as a universal, peaceful vocation, warning against using athletics for propaganda, nationalism, or commercial and AI-driven manipulation.
Catholic Bishops Propose National Holy Hour for Peace and Renewal
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the USCCB, invites bishops and priests to observe a nationwide Holy Hour for Peace as a call for reconciliation, justice, and dignity, citing recent violent incidents and urging mercy, prayer, and acts of service.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace and Dialogue on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for peace, urged dialogue over violence amid Middle East tensions, and reaffirmed the church’s stance against antisemitism on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Nations Weigh In on Trump's Board of Peace: Who Joined, Who Didn't, Who Held Back
The article surveys which countries have joined Trump's proposed Board of Peace, which have declined to join, and which have not yet committed, against a backdrop of Gaza-related imagery and humanitarian context.
U.S. Cardinals urge moral foreign policy anchored in dignity and religious liberty
Three U.S. Cardinals (Cupich, McElroy, Tobin) issued a joint statement calling for American foreign policy to be guided by peace and respect for human life, dignity, and religious liberty, arguing that military action should be a last resort and urging humanitarian aid from wealthier nations, in line with Pope Leo XIV’s State of the World address.