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Pope Leo has called on the leaders of Iran and Israel to show restraint and choose dialogue over conflict, urging them to act with “responsibility and reason” amid growing fears of escalation following recent airstrikes.
Pope Leo issued a heartfelt appeal on Saturday (June 14), urging the leaders of Iran and Israel to act with restraint and pursue dialogue in the wake of recent airstrikes. Speaking from St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope said he was watching developments with "great concern."
"At such a critical time, I feel compelled to call once again for responsibility and reason," he said.
He emphasised that efforts to create a safer world, free from the threat of nuclear weapons, must be grounded in respectful dialogue and genuine engagement.
"Lasting peace can only be built on justice, fraternity, and the common good."
Pope Leo also underscored the moral imperative to preserve life and national integrity:
"No one should ever threaten another's existence. It is the responsibility of all nations to champion peace, foster reconciliation, and seek solutions that ensure both security and dignity for all."
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Brazilian authorities have arrested a suspect linked to a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking network.
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily guarded land border into South Korea and is currently in custody, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Egypt on denounced Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), warning that the move lacks any legally binding agreement and undermines the water rights of downstream countries.
Turkish defence company Repkon will set up a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility in cooperation with Norwegian firm Nammo, aiming to boost Denmark’s national ammunition production.
Abdul Qader Husariya, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said on Friday that Syria will not borrow from abroad.
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