Multiple web search results report that Pope Leo XIV stated that Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization was 'truly unacceptable.' The claims regarding the statement and the violation of international law are consistently reported across different web sources.

Multiple independent sources, including cross-references from France24, Nbcwashington, The Hindu, and Al Jazeera, warn that attacking civilian infrastructure is prohibited or banned under international law.

Multiple web search results confirm that Pope Leo XIV urged people of goodwill to contact political leaders and congressional representatives to reject war and promote peace. This is reported across different web sources.

Multiple web search results report on Trump issuing an apocalyptic warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, including the phrase 'a whole civilization will die tonight' and deadlines for a deal.

Multiple web search results confirm that Pope Leo XIV addressed the situation in Debel, Lebanon, following an interruption or blockage of an aid convoy, though the specific details of the 'Easter shipment' are not independently corroborated across all sources.

Multiple web search results indicate that Pope Leo XIV expressed concern for Christians in southern Lebanon, linking this concern to the region's significance to the Church.

Multiple web search results confirm that Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon as part of his first international trip since his election in May 2025, which included a stop in Turkey.

Multiple web search results confirm that the Vatican has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality and that popes have historically maintained this stance, although the sources also note exceptions or modern challenges to this tradition.

Multiple web search results confirm that Pope Leo XIV publicly named Donald Trump and expressed a hope that the U.S. president was seeking an exit or 'off-ramp' from conflict.