Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
Pope Leo also addressed the situation in Lebanon, ravaged by a war between Israel and the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, which was also a cause of "great concern."
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Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
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US President Donald Trump says USAF air tankers in Saudi base suffered 'virtually no damage'
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Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia, end war - Axios
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US deploys B-2 stealth bombers, 2,200 Marines to Middle East amid war with Iran - report
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