Pope Leo XIV urged Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog in a phone call to "reopen all avenues of dialogue" to end the war with Iran, SIR (Servizio Informazione Religiosa) reported, citing the Vatican.
The pope, who has established himself as a sharp critic of the regional conflict, also urged Herzog to protect civilians and help ensure compliance with international and humanitarian law, the Vatican added.
On Tuesday, he also urged US President Donald Trump to seek a "way out" to end the war in Iran.