ALWAGHT- Thursday's statement by Pope Leo highlights frustration with the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to end Iran war.
In his statement to journalists on a flight back to the Vatican, Pope Leo expressed concern about the unstable situation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. He highlighted the plight of the innocent Iranian population who are suffering as a result of the war.
Pope Leo has previously spoken out against the war with Iran, drawing criticism from US President Donald Trump. However, his pontifical tour of four African countries, which concluded on Thursday with a Mass in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, has been overshadowed by this public dispute.
