Pope Leo vents about failure to end Iran war: 'Many innocent people have died'
- Posted on April 23, 2026
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In brief
During his return flight from an 11-day African mission, Pope Leo voiced deep concerns over the stalled diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding ongoing conflict resolution. The pontiff lamented the cyclical nature of peace talks, where mutual agreement remains elusive as both nations adopt contradictory positions. He emphasized the humanitarian toll, highlighting how innocent civilians continue suffering amidst prolonged geopolitical tensions and failed reconciliation attempts.
Pope Leo vents about failure to end Iran war: 'Many innocent people have died'
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo expressed frustration Thursday that U.S. and Iranian leaders have not been able to get the diplomatic efforts to end the war back on track.“One day Iran says 'yes,' the United States says 'no,' and vice versa,” Leo told reporters on the flight back to the Vatican after an 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.
