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Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Iran war
Pope Leo XIV made his strongest comments to date calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict involving Iran, directly addressing leaders responsible for the war. He referenced attacks on schools, hospitals and residential centers, particularly a strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed over 165 people. The Pope did not name the U.S. or Israel specifically but appealed for dialogue over continued violence.
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Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war
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Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage
Fact breakdown
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Pope Leo XIV called for ceasefire in strongest comments to date on Iran war
Direct quotes from Pope's Sunday noon blessing
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Strike on Iranian elementary school killed over 165 people, many children
Both outlets reporting same casualty figures
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U.S. officials said outdated intelligence may have led to the school strike
U.S. officials statements reported by both outlets
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Cardinal McElroy called the war morally unjustifiable
Direct statement from Cardinal McElroy
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Cardinal Cupich criticized White House social media posts using video game imagery
Direct statement from Cardinal Cupich