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Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says

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Posted on April 3, 2026

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VATICAN CITY, April 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said. The

Pope Leo Calls on Israel's Herzog to Reopen Dialogue on Iran War

Pope Leo's Appeal for Peace and Dialogue

Phone Conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog

VATICAN CITY, April 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo's Stance on the Regional Conflict

The pope, who has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict, also urged Herzog to protect civilians and promote respect for international and humanitarian law, the Vatican added.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Joshua McElwee; Editing by Crispian Balmer)

Key Takeaways

  • Pope Leo XIV, known for his strong criticism of the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran, used the call to advocate for renewed diplomacy and civilian protection. (apnews.com)
  • The 2026 Iran war began on February 28 with surprise U.S.‑Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and sparked widescale regional retaliation and ensuing civilian tolls. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Civilians have borne significant losses—as of early March, over 1,000 Iranian civilians, including many children, were reported killed; the conflict continues to expand with attacks by Houthi forces and mounting humanitarian concerns. (time.com)

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Pope Leo urged President Herzog to reopen all paths of dialogue to end the Iran war and emphasized the protection of civilians and respect for international and humanitarian law.
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The phone call between Pope Leo and Israeli President Isaac Herzog took place on Friday.
What is Pope Leo's stance on the Iran war?
Pope Leo has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict and advocates for dialogue and the protection of civilians.
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The Vatican stated that the Pope urged reopening dialogue, protecting civilians, and promoting respect for international and humanitarian law.

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