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Pope Leo Urges Israel's Herzog to End Iran War in Phone Call, Vatican Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 3, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV called Israeli President Isaac Herzog on April 3, 2026, urging him to “reopen all paths of dialogue” to end the U.S.–Israel war on Iran, and to safeguard civilians and uphold humanitarian and international law.
Pope Leo Calls on Israel's Herzog to Reopen Dialogue on Iran War
Pope Leo's Appeal for Peace and Dialogue
Phone Conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog
VATICAN CITY, April 3 (Reuters) - Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.
Pope Leo's Stance on the Regional Conflict
The pope, who has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict, also urged Herzog to protect civilians and promote respect for international and humanitarian law, the Vatican added.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee; Editing by Crispian Balmer)
Key Takeaways
- •Pope Leo XIV, known for his strong criticism of the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran, used the call to advocate for renewed diplomacy and civilian protection. (apnews.com)
- •The 2026 Iran war began on February 28 with surprise U.S.‑Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and sparked widescale regional retaliation and ensuing civilian tolls. (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Civilians have borne significant losses—as of early March, over 1,000 Iranian civilians, including many children, were reported killed; the conflict continues to expand with attacks by Houthi forces and mounting humanitarian concerns. (time.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says
1What did Pope Leo discuss with Israel's President Herzog?
Pope Leo urged President Herzog to reopen all paths of dialogue to end the Iran war and emphasized the protection of civilians and respect for international and humanitarian law.
2When did Pope Leo and Herzog have the phone call?
The phone call between Pope Leo and Israeli President Isaac Herzog took place on Friday.
3What is Pope Leo's stance on the Iran war?
Pope Leo has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict and advocates for dialogue and the protection of civilians.
4What did the Vatican say about the Pope's message?
The Vatican stated that the Pope urged reopening dialogue, protecting civilians, and promoting respect for international and humanitarian law.
