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War in Iran

Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders

April 8, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, War in Iran, World News

President Donald Trump on April 7 backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilization,” citing negotiations with Pakistani mediators.

Pope Leo urges citizens to call on leaders to reject war after ‘unacceptable’ Trump Iran threat

April 7, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, War in Iran, World News

Pope Leo urges citizens to call on leaders to reject war after ‘unacceptable’ Trump Iran threat

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