Israel-Iran War

An American cardinal has issued “a call to conscience,” while deploring efforts to “gamify” the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

The French-language Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour reported the cleric died from wounds sustained from a shell, while four other people were injured.

“We lift up our humble prayer to the Lord, so that the thunderous sound of bombs may cease, weapons may fall silent, and a space for dialogue may open up.”

“There is also the concern that the conflict may widen and that other countries in the region, including Lebanon, may once again sink into instability.”

“People ask me what my (political) position is. … I say I’m neither pro-Israel nor pro-Palestine. I’m pro-human because in the end, we are all human beings.”

The Church leaders expressed “deep concern” over the “escalation of armed conflicts in Lebanon and the Middle East” and over the “grave consequences” that would arise for the region’s people …

“When we meet people at the daily Mass and after the Mass, everyone is not just concerned,” the archbishop said, his voice full of emotion.

ROME (OSV News) — The Vatican secretary of state appealed for peace and diplomacy on the fifth day of the U.S. and Israel-Iran war, warning that recognition of any country’s right …

“This is a conflict with ancient roots that raises great concerns for the Gulf, the Middle East and the entire world,” the bishop said.

“We pray for the whole world to live in peace and love. It is very much needed. It has been very sad these past five years. What can we do? …