{"id":4969,"date":"2026-06-17T12:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4969"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:36:02","slug":"pope-praises-us-iran-agreement-and-calls-for-peace-efforts-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4969","title":{"rendered":"Pope Praises US-Iran Agreement and Calls for Peace Efforts in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East conflict, describing it as the result of \u201cencouraging work in dialogue and negotiation.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United States and Iran agreed this week on a deal aimed at ending the conflict, and the pontiff expressed his \u201cgratitude\u201d to all those who contributed to the negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during his weekly audience at the Vatican, Pope Leo said he hoped the agreement would help strengthen trust and stability across the region. \u201cI hope that this agreement will contribute to strengthening mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East by promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation between peoples,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 70-year-old pope also turned his attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine, describing recent developments as \u201cpainful\u201d and offering prayers for renewed diplomatic efforts. 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