Castel Gandolfo, Italy, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - Pope Leo slams 'unacceptable' threat Iranian population

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2026-04-07

Pope Leo said Tuesday threats to civilian targets in Iran were "unacceptable", speaking after US President Donald Trump said a "whole civilization will die" if Tehran defies his latest ultimatum. "Today... there was this threat against all the people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," the pope told journalists, without mentioning the United States, which is at war with Iran. He spoke as he left his residence in Castel Gandolfo, outside Ro......

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