US Threatens to Destroy Civilization, Pope: Unacceptable to Threaten Iranian People

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President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy an entire Iranian civilization. Pope Leo XIV, speaking in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, urgently called for peace over violence. He reiterated his April 5th message, urging rejection of war, especially one deemed unjust and unhelpful. The Pope emphasized that threatening the entire Iranian people is unacceptable, viewing it as both an international law and a moral issue. He expressed concern over global economic and energy crises and Middle East instability, advocating for dialogue and peaceful solutions, and reminding that attacking civilian infrastructure violates international law.