Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to war in a strongly worded call as talks are held amid a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war. He called for support from millions of people worldwide who believe in peace and help heal the wounds left behind by war. The pope also criticised leaders for using religion to justify violence and for promoting the pursuit of power linked to violence. He urged world leaders to sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the planning stages where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are made.