The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to step away from escalating threats against Iran and pursue peaceful negotiation, amid growing global tensions, according to Vatican News.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, USCCB President, on April 7 called on President Trump “to step back from the precipice of war and negotiate a just settlement for the sake of peace and before more lives are lost.” The appeal came after Trump issued a controversial ultimatum tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not comply.
In a statement released that same day, as reported by Vatican News, Archbishop Coakley denounced the threat to destroy Iranian civilization and the targeting of civilian infrastructure as morally unjustifiable, urging dialogue instead of further military action. “There are other ways to resolve conflict between peoples,” he said, inviting Catholics and all people yearning for peace to take part in prayer and advocacy.
Archbishop Coakley also echoed the Pope’s appeal for peace, extending a special invitation to fellow bishops, priests, lay faithful, and others to join the Holy Father’s prayer vigil on April 11, whether virtually, in parishes and chapels, or in personal reflection, as a united plea for peace across the world.
His remarks highlight the growing concern among Catholic leaders over the humanitarian and moral implications of military escalation, and a call for the faithful to stand for peace and justice in this critical moment.
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