LBCI

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

World News

08-05-2026 | 05:36

Share

Share

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address on Friday to mark his first anniversary as head of the ‌Catholic Church, a day after he met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican.

Leo, who has drawn the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after criticizing the Iran war, asked worshippers to pray that global governments would turn away from violence.

In a visit to Pompei, a modern city about 245 km (152 miles) south of Rome near the famed ruins of a volcanic eruption, the pope said he would join their prayers that God would begin "touching hearts, calming rancour and fratricidal hatreds, and enlightening those who have special responsibilities of government".

Reuters

World News

after

Rubio

meeting,

inspire

leaders

tensions

Next

EU agency opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

Previous

Recommended For You

EU agency opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

05:48

EU agency opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

05:33

EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

Taiwan's parliament approves $25 billion defense spending bill: Speaker

05:19

Taiwan's parliament approves $25 billion defense spending bill: Speaker

KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus: WHO

03:42

KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus: WHO

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

US-Israeli airstrikes target two steel plants in Iran

Middle East News

2026-03-27

US-Israeli airstrikes target two steel plants in Iran

Lebanon says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed 486, wounded 1,313

2026-03-09

Lebanon says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed 486, wounded 1,313

'No thanks', Greenland PM says of Trump offer to send US Navy hospital ship

2026-02-22

'No thanks', Greenland PM says of Trump offer to send US Navy hospital ship

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters: Organizers

Middle East News

2026-04-30

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters: Organizers

Videos

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Beirut’s southern suburbs struck again as Israel targets senior Hezbollah commander; details emerge

1

Beirut’s southern suburbs struck again as Israel targets senior Hezbollah commander; details emerge

Lebanon says US understands refusal of Aoun-Netanyahu meeting 'for now,' source tells Al Jazeera

2

Lebanon says US understands refusal of Aoun-Netanyahu meeting 'for now,' source tells Al Jazeera

Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike as tensions rise on Lebanon front

3

Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike as tensions rise on Lebanon front

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15: State Department official

4

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15: State Department official

Israeli military delegation heads to Washington ahead of next negotiation phase

5

Israeli military delegation heads to Washington ahead of next negotiation phase

Iran state TV reports explosions on island in Hormuz Strait

6

Iran state TV reports explosions on island in Hormuz Strait

Nationals of 12 countries left hantavirus cruise in St Helena: WHO

7

Nationals of 12 countries left hantavirus cruise in St Helena: WHO

MP Adib Abdel Massih joins Kataeb Party, pledges commitment to sovereignty agenda

8

MP Adib Abdel Massih joins Kataeb Party, pledges commitment to sovereignty agenda

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More