Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’

The New York Times | April 16, 2026, 7:27 a.m. | Original
For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.
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