Pope calls for peace, and Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter
Why it matters: President Trump's threats could lead to military action against Iran if a Tuesday deadline is missed.
- Pope Leo XIV and the top U.S. Catholic bishop for the military used Easter Sunday to call for peace and for those who "unleash wars" to lay down weapons, emphasizing Jesus' message amid the escalating Iran war.
- President Trump unleashed a curse-filled social media rant at Iran after a U.S. rescue operation, declaring victory but with threats to the operation still looming, according to NPR News and BBC World.
- Trump threatened Iran with an expletive-filled social media post, stating he would "blow up everything" if Iran misses a Tuesday deadline, though The Hindu noted a cryptic post that appeared to extend the deadline.
Amid escalating tensions, Pope Leo XIV and the top U.S. Catholic bishop for the military used Easter Sunday to emphasize Jesus' message of peace, urging those who "unleash wars" to lay down arms. This call for de-escalation comes as President Trump continued his aggressive stance against Iran, unleashing curse-filled social media rants and threatening to "blow up everything" if Iran misses a Tuesday deadline, despite some sources suggesting a cryptic extension.
