Iran Archives

Catholic seafarer’s charity ‘hopeful’ UK ship will be released by Iran

Aug 16, 2019

A leading Catholic seafarers’ charity says it is hopeful that an Iranian-held British ship will soon be released, after an Iranian tanker was released by the UK territory of Gibraltar.

By Charles Collins

U.S. bishop among nearly 200 faith leaders speaking against war in Iran

Jul 10, 2019

Two Catholic bishops are among nearly 200 faith leaders calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to pursue diplomacy to resolve conflicts with Iran.

By Dennis Sadowski

Could today’s Putin/Pope summit make a difference on Iran?

Jul 4, 2019

Today’s tête-à-tête is the third encounter between Putin and Francis, and, in typical fashion, most global media outlets are giving it short shrift.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Archbishop joins pope in calling for talks to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions

Jun 19, 2019

Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services called on President Donald Trump’s administration to seek “sustained dialogue … to de-escalate the current situation that is a danger to both the region and the world.”

By Dennis Sadowski

If Francis wants to mediate US/Iran, his best odds may be with Tehran

May 23, 2019

Here’s the irony of the present moment: One can assemble a powerful case that the Vatican under Pope Francis actually would stand a better chance of moving the needle with Iran than the U.S. if it wanted to mediate the current conflict.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Iraqi Christian leaders plead with US, Iran to sort things out

May 22, 2019

Several leaders of Iraq’s Christian community have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump not to withdraw troops from the nation, saying many of their problems were caused by American military intervention, and leaving now would only make the situation worse.

By Elise Harris