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Urgent call for de-escalation as world awaits ultimatum expiration
At a critical moment for the Middle East, as the world counts down the hours to the expiration of US President Donald Trump's ultimatum, Pope Leo XIV has reacted sharply to the latest threats, describing them as unacceptable and with serious consequences for civilians.
" Today, as we all know, we have had this threat against the entire people of Iran. This is truly unacceptable ," the Pope declared, speaking to reporters as he left his residence in Castel Gandolfo.
He stressed that the situation is not just a political or military issue, but directly affects the fundamental principles of international law and morality.
" There is clearly an issue of international law here, but much more than that. It is a moral issue for the good of an entire people ," he said.
In a direct appeal, the Pope urged decision-makers to reflect on the human consequences of the conflict, at a time when rhetoric and military actions are escalating.
" I want to invite everyone to think about the hearts of so many innocent people, so many children, so many elderly people. These are completely innocent people who could become victims of the culmination of a war that has been going on for days ," he added.
The Pope's statement comes as tensions have reached a peak and fears of an imminent escalation remain high, with countries in the region on alert and diplomatic channels almost cut off.
In this climate, the Vatican's call for caution and responsibility emphasizes the human dimension of the crisis, at a moment when political decisions could have irreversible consequences for millions of civilians.
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