Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning of an "irreparable abyss" as U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on Iran following President Donald Trump's go-signal to target the nation’s critical nuclear sites. The Pope used his Sunday Angelus prayer at St.

In the wake of U.S. strikes on Iran, Pope Leo emphasized the need for the international community to work towards preventing a war as he advocated for diplomacy to replace conflict

"Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility: to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable abyss," Pope Leo said during his weekly prayer with pilgrims. "No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers,