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Pope Leo Praises Interim U.S.-Iran Deal Set for Formalization on Friday
Pope Leo welcomed the agreement on June 16 and expressed hope that remaining issues can be resolved through talks rather than renewed fighting.
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Pope Leo on Tuesday praised an interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the pope said "thanks be to God" that the two sides are set to formalize the accord on Friday, June 19. S.
Pope, said he hoped the agreement would end the conflict for good. "There will still be several points to settle, but it is always better to do so through dialogue, through negotiations, and not by returning to war," he said. "I hope that it truly is a solution to the war, that the war really is over, and that we can move forward," Leo added.
U.S. President Donald Trump after criticizing the Iran war.
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