Pope Leo XIV

Ayatollah Faqihi's Message to the Christians of the World Following Trump's Insult to Pope Leo

"Insulting the peace-seeking and freedom-loving spiritual figures of the world can only be done by those who have records of corruption, violence, and murder."

Ayatollah Ramazani to Pope Leo XIV:

Disrespecting "Spiritual Mediators" Is Disregard for the Faith of Humanity

The Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt World Assembly, while condemning the childish and impolite behavior of Donald Trump, wrote, "Insulting rhetoric, especially from politicians, not only pollutes the public space but also contributes to the formation of a kind of 'normalization of disrespect.'"

Iranian Cleric to Pope Leo XIV: Trump is ‘Pharaoh of Era’

Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Mahmoud Rajabi has penned a letter to Pope Leo XIV commending the Pontiff's condemnation of civilian casualties while issuing a stark warning regarding US President Donald Trump, whom he described as the "Pharaoh of the era."

Grand Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani Thanks Pope Leo XIV for 'Courageous Stance' Against US Arrogance, Zionist Atrocities

In a significant gesture of interfaith solidarity amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has penned a letter to the leader of the world's Catholics, Pope Leo XIV, commending the pontiff's recent condemnation of militarism and the "delusion of omnipotence" fueling conflict in West Asia.

Pope’s Phone Call with the President of the Zionist Regime

Pope Leo XIV, in a telephone conversation with the president of the Zionist regime, emphasized the necessity of using diplomatic channels to end the war against Iran.

Pope Leo XIV condemns Gaza humanitarian crisis in first Christmas address

Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Christmas message delivered just weeks after his election, strongly condemned the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and renewed peace efforts.

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Trump’s Remarks on Europe

Pope Leo XIV has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent description of Europe as a “decaying” bloc led by “weak” leaders. Trump also accused European governments of failing to contribute meaningfully to efforts aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Islamophobia, Anti-Refugee Policies in Europe, U.S.

Returning from a visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV denounced the rising tide of Islamophobia and anti-refugee sentiment in Europe and the United States, calling former President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies unjust.

Pope Leo XIV urges unity, peace at interfaith gathering in Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV met Lebanon's Christian and Muslim religious leaders on Monday, calling for peace in the region and praising the country's interfaith coexistence.

Lebanon Shia Leader to Pope Leo: Islam’s Core Is Equality, Human Dignity and Peaceful Coexistence

In a historic interfaith meeting at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut, Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council Vice-President told Pope Leo XIV that Islam’s spiritual foundation rests on equality and human dignity.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker presents Quran to Pope

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri presented a copy of the Holy Quran to Pope Leo XIV during his meeting with the visiting leader of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo’s visit to Lebanon conveys message of unity, peace: Senior Shia cleric

The vice president of the Supreme Islamic Shia Council has expressed hope that the forthcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV could usher in a new chapter for the Arab nation, as it carries a message of peace and unity amid ongoing Israeli acts of aggression.

Pope Leo XIV begins three-day visit to Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a three-day visit to Lebanon on Sunday, with the central aim of calling for peace as Israeli aggression continues, according to local media reports.

On Visit’s Eve, Lebanese Hezbollah Presses Pope Leo XIV to Condemn Israeli Aggression

On the eve of Pope Leo XIV’s expected arrival in Lebanon, Lebanese Hezbollah issued a formal message to the global leader of the Catholic Church, welcoming his visit and underscoring the country’s singular place in fostering religious diversity, coexistence, and political stability.

Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Pope Leo condemns Gaza church strike as ‘unjustifiable,’ calls for immediate end to violence

Pope Leo on Friday called for an immediate end to the violence in Gaza, condemning Israel’s deadly strike on the enclave’s Holy Family Catholic Church as “unjustifiable,” according to the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.

Faith leaders expected not to remain silent on Israeli crimes, Iranian cleric says in letter to Pope

An Iranian cleric, in a letter to Pope Leo XIV, highlighted the need for religious leaders to break their silence on the crimes that the Zionist regime is committing.

Iran's envoy to Vatican meets new Pope

Iran’s Ambassador to the Vatican, Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, recently met with Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City.