Pope Calls for Planes to Be 'Carriers of Peace, Never of War'

In his latest rebuke of war, Pope Leo, the Catholic Church's first American pontiff, has declared that aeroplanes should be 'carriers of peace' and that aerial bombardments should be banned. The pontiff made these comments during a meeting on Monday with staff from the Italian national airline ITA Airways.

The Pope's remarks come amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has sparked global tensions and concern over the potential for escalation. Leo has been a vocal critic of the use of military force, consistently advocating for peaceful resolutions to international disputes.