Pope Leo appeals to Trump for de-escalation in Iran conflict

April 1, 2026

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy—On Tuesday, March 31, Pope Leo asked US President Donald Trump to find an "off-ramp" to end the war in Iran. This was a rare direct request from the pope as the crisis in the region grows. Leo, the first pope from the US,

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Haiti rolls out austerity measures amid oil price spike from Iran war

March 31, 2026

As the war in Iran cuts off important oil supplies and raises prices around the world, Haiti's government announced fresh austerity measures. Officials in the beleaguered Caribbean country have banned the purchase of any new vehicles, will cut gasoline costs for state institutions, and said that