Pope urges U.S. and Iran to resume peace talks, condemns capital punishment
Summary
Pope Leo XIV called on the United States and Iran to restart peace talks to end their conflict and urged a culture of peace instead of violence. He also condemned capital punishment as unjust and emphasized respect for all human life while supporting immigration controls but demanding humane treatment of migrants.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV spoke about peace and justice during a press conference on a plane returning from Africa.
- He urged the U.S. and Iran to return to negotiations to stop the war.
- The pope called for replacing violence with peaceful solutions to conflicts.
- He condemned capital punishment and affirmed that all human life deserves respect from beginning to natural death.
- Leo XIV expressed support for countries managing immigration but stressed migrants should be treated with dignity.
- He questioned what wealthy countries are doing to improve conditions in poorer countries to reduce forced migration.
- The pope rejected formal blessings of same-sex couples by German bishops, stating the Vatican only permits informal blessings.
- He noted ongoing divisions within the Catholic Church over issues of morality and social teachings.
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