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WATCH: Pope Leo issues plea for peace amid US-Iran war

Pope Leo has issued his strongest words yet on the war in Iran. ABC News' Melissa Adan reports from Vatican City. Grouped from 17 articles across 9 sources.

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ABC NewsApr 12, 2026, 9:13 PM

WATCH: Pope Leo issues plea for peace amid US-Iran war

Pope Leo has issued his strongest words yet on the war in Iran. ABC News' Melissa Adan reports from Vatican City.

The Straits TimesApr 11, 2026, 5:12 PM

Pope Leo urges end to ‘madness of war’ as US, Iran start talks

Pope Leo made an appeal for peace during a prayer vigil at St Peter’s Basilica.

Financial TimesApr 11, 2026, 11:35 PM

US and Iran locked in marathon talks to end war

Historic negotiations aim to end a widening conflict that has stoked a global energy crisis

Al JazeeraApr 12, 2026, 8:19 PM

What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?

Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.

Al JazeeraApr 11, 2026, 1:26 PM

US-Iran direct talks on ending war under way in Pakistan

Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.

The Straits TimesApr 11, 2026, 2:05 PM

US, Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan, seeking end to six-week war

The warring parties still appeared to be far apart on key issues, including sanctions and Lebanon.

CBS NewsApr 11, 2026, 6:51 PM

Pope Leo issues latest rebuke of Iran conflict: "Enough with war!"

Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.

Fox NewsApr 12, 2026, 2:40 AM

Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Leo decries the "delusion of omnipotence" he says is driving the war in Iran, urging peace during a Saturday vigil at St. Peter's Basilica.

Al JazeeraApr 11, 2026, 8:47 PM

Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.

DWApr 11, 2026, 7:53 AM

India looks on from sidelines as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad

Opposition leaders are chiding Modi's government for India's "ruined" foreign policy as rival Pakistan hosts peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of polls. DW has more.

EuronewsApr 11, 2026, 11:08 AM

US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

EuronewsApr 11, 2026, 8:18 PM

Pope Leo XIV says 'Enough of the idolatry' as he grows increasingly frustrated over war

Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.

The Straits TimesApr 11, 2026, 4:28 AM

Pope rejects US claim that God has picked a side in the Iran war

The Pope did not name names, but his remark followed repeated comments from US President Donald Trump.

Al JazeeraApr 11, 2026, 1:21 PM

Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks

With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.

The GuardianApr 12, 2026, 1:35 AM

New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war

Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Track Australia’s fuel prices, service station outages and shipments in charts Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is contemplating further relief for struggling households and businesses in next month’s federal budget, as peace talks continue between the US and Iran amid a fragile ceasefire. The infrastructure minister, Catherine King, said the success of those talks was the “best chance” at bringing down fuel prices. But she warned there would be a “long tail” from the crisis even if the strait of Hormuz – which was still being blocked by Iran and strangling global oil supplies – reopened imminently. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraApr 10, 2026, 8:19 PM

US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?

US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.

Al JazeeraApr 10, 2026, 7:30 PM

Can Iran negotiations lead to peace?

Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iran and US diplomats on the hopes for negotiations to end the war in Iran.

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