Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal - Reuters
Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal Reuters
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"'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal"
— Pope Leo , Activist
"thanks be to God for interim US-Iran peace deal"
— Pope Leo , Activist
""gracias a Dios" ambas potencias tienen previsto formalizar su acuerdo este viernes."
— León , Celebrity
""Aún quedarán varios puntos por resolver, pero siempre es mejor hacerlo a través del diálogo, mediante negociaciones, y no volviendo a la guerra.""
— León , Celebrity
""Espero que sea realmente una solución a la guerra, que la guerra haya terminado de verdad y que podamos seguir adelante.""
— León , Celebrity
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
León is the first American pope who has engaged in criticism of the war against Iran.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
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Pope Leo XIV praised the provisional agreement between the United States and Iran to end the regional conflict in the Middle East, expressing gratitude and hope for a definitive resolution through dialogue and negotiations.
Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude for the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than war, and hoping for a genuine end to hostilities.
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