Cardinal Parolin Urges Trump, Israel to End War 'As Soon as Possible'
On March 20 during a book presentation in Rome, Secretary of State Pietro Parolini told President Donald Trump and Israeli leaders that the war must end immediately because escalation is imminent. He specifically warned against further strikes on Lebanon while calling for an immediate halt to expanding military action involving Iran by world powers including Israel's allies like France or Germany who are currently involved with US policy discussions regarding regional stability issues in 2026 context where tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington over ongoing hostilities affecting...
Key Points
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1Vatican Secretary General Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged the US President Donald Trump to end an expanding war involving Iran as soon as possible.
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2Parolin suggested that Israel should also stop its strikes against Lebanon and leave it in peace immediately.
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3The cardinal warned of a real danger regarding potential escalation if conflicts continue, noting this during discussions on March 18-20.
Developments
Vatican Secretary General Cardinal Pietro Parolin told journalists that if he met President Donald Trump, he would urge him and Israelis "to put an end" the conflict in Lebanon immediately due to fears of imminent escalation. Speaking about his collaboration with Pope Leo XIV (the first U.S.-born pontiff), Cardinial Parolin described their working relationship as easy characterized by good dialogue where both parties listen well.
Vatican Secretary General Pietro Parolini urged an immediate halt to conflict involving Iran and Israel during March 19 remarks at Italy's Chamber of Deputies. He warned that escalation is imminent while calling for diplomatic solutions over military action, though he noted there are currently no signs de-escalation in the region.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin warned that an imminent risk of broader war in the Middle East requires immediate dialogue between Iran, Israel, Lebanon's leaders, and world powers like Donald Trump instead of military action or national interests. Speaking during a book presentation on Pope Leo XIV titled "Leo XIV: Who Do You Say That I Am?," he emphasized listening as central to resolving conflicts through peaceful means while noting the current lack of de-escalation signs in this complex region.
On March 18, 2026, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged Donald Trump and Israel "to leave Lebanon in peace" during a book presentation for Pope Leo XIV. He emphasized the need to resolve conflicts through diplomatic dialogue while warning that risks of escalation are imminent due to ongoing Israeli strikes against Hezbollah forces near Beirut's capital.
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged US President Donald Trump, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (implied by "Israelis"), Pope Leo XVI to end Iran war as soon possible. He also suggested that Israeli strikes against Lebanon should stop immediately while emphasizing peaceful diplomacy and dialogue for resolving conflicts