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The mother and wife of Mohammed Zain Al-Abidin Shehab, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike April 8, 2026, react during his funeral in Beirut April 9. As the ceasefire between the United States and Iran risked collapsing due to disagreements, Israel pressed on with its attack on alleged Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and wounding hundreds more. Credit: OSV News photo/Mohamad Azakir, Reuters

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A Prayer for Peace in Iran

by America Staff April 10, 202

On Easter, Pope Leo XIV encouraged everyone to join him in a prayer vigil for peace on Saturday, April 11. The staff of America unites our fervent prayer for peace in Iran and throughout the world with those of the Holy Father and all who seek an end to conflict.