Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal

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Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal

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Pope Leo expressed gratitude for the interim peace deal between the United States and Iran aimed at ending regional conflict in the Middle East. The Pope hopes that the agreement formalized on Friday will bring lasting peace.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, June 16 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying "thanks be to God" that the two powers are set to formalize their accord on Friday. Leo, who drew the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after criticising the Iran war, said he hoped the deal will end the conflict for good.

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