Pope Leo XIII urged Israel to end the military escalation with Iran during a telephone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to the Vatican.
During this exchange, the Pope called for "reopening all avenues of dialogue" to promote a de-escalation of the conflict. He also stressed the need to protect civilian populations and respect international and humanitarian law.
For several weeks, the Pope has established himself as one of the most critical voices of the ongoing war, multiplying calls for peace and restraint in the face of a situation deemed increasingly worrying.
This stance is in line with the Vatican's diplomatic tradition, which seeks to play a moral and mediating role in international crises, particularly when humanitarian risks are high.
The appeal comes as tensions between Israel, the United States and Iran continue to escalate, raising fears of the conflict spreading throughout the region.
By calling for a resumption of dialogue, Pope Leo XIII is attempting to put diplomacy back at the heart of discussions, in a context where military solutions seem to dominate.
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