Pope Leo XIV Calls for Prayer Amid Wars in Ukraine, Iran and Kuwait

Pope Leo XIV, speaking from Castel Gandolfo, urged global prayer for peace as conflicts escalate simultaneously in Ukraine, Iran, and Kuwait — with U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Russian missiles striking Kyiv on the same day. The convergence of multiple major wars erupting concurrently is a striking parallel to Christ's warning that the end times would be marked by 'wars and rumours of wars' and 'nation rising against nation.' Jesus specifically identified this pattern of simultaneous, widespread conflict as a key sign preceding His return, stating 'see that you are not alarmed, for this must take place' (Matthew 24:6-7).