Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine

January 11, 2026 by Kateri

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 11, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine, while also offering a special blessing for children receiving baptism and praying for those born into ‘difficult circumstances.’

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