Pope Leo XIV Welcomes U.S.-Iran Memorandum, Hopes for Peace

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel, expressing his strong hope that it will serve as a solution to end the ongoing war. Speaking to reporters in Castelgandolfo, Italy, the pontiff stated that the agreement, expected to be officially signed on Friday, is a positive step forward.

"Thank God, at least there is this memorandum that, they say, they will officially sign on Friday. There will still be several points to agree on, but it is always better to do so through dialogue and negotiation, not to return to war," Pope Leo XIV said. He added, "So I hope it is truly a solution, that the war has truly ended and that we can move forward for the good of all."

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Thank God, at least there is this memorandum that, they say, they will officially sign on Friday. There will still be several points to agree on, but it is always better to do so through dialogue and negotiation, not to return to war. So I hope it is truly a solution, that the war has truly ended and that we can move forward for the good of all.

The Pope also took the occasion to call for the elimination of nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to seek solutions for the benefit of all peoples, including addressing the economic and social problems that have arisen. The U.S.-Iran agreement, which President Donald Trump aims to finalize within 60 days, is scheduled for signing at a Swiss resort, despite lingering disagreements between the two nations.

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seeking the good of all peoples, seeking solutions to the problems, including the economic and social ones, that have been generated in this case.