Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0500 60 Pope Leo laments death of civilians, children in Iran war https://english.aaj.tv/news/330454343/pope-leo-laments-death-of-civilians-children-in-iran-war <p><strong>Pope Leo on Wednesday ​lamented the death ‌of numerous civilians in the ongoing Iran war ​and also expressed ​closeness to people in ⁠Lebanon, saying the ​country, targeted by Israeli ​strikes, was going through a “great trial.”</strong></p> <p>Leo, the first ​US pope, called ​on pilgrims in his weekly ‌audience ⁠in St. Peter’s Square to pray for peace.</p> <p>“Let us continue ​to pray ​for ⁠peace in Iran, and throughout ​the Middle East, ​especially ⁠for the many civilian victims, including many ⁠innocent ​children,” said ​the pontiff.</p> Pope Leo on Wednesday ​lamented the death ‌of numerous civilians in the ongoing Iran war ​and also expressed ​closeness to people in ⁠Lebanon, saying the ​country, targeted by Israeli ​strikes, was going through a “great trial.”

Leo, the first ​US pope, called ​on pilgrims in his weekly ‌audience ⁠in St. Peter’s Square to pray for peace.

“Let us continue ​to pray ​for ⁠peace in Iran, and throughout ​the Middle East, ​especially ⁠for the many civilian victims, including many ⁠innocent ​children,” said ​the pontiff.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330454343 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:46:56 +0500 none@none.com (Reuters) Pope Leo XIV speaks during the weekly general audience in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican. – Reuters