Vatican City, April 8 -- Pope Leo XIV has expressed his approval regarding the announcement of a provisional truce established between the United States and Iran.

Addressing a gathering at St Peter's Square on Wednesday, the pontiff stated that he received the development "with satisfaction and as a sign of deep hope," according to remarks translated by Vatican News.

The head of the Catholic Church offered these observations shortly after voicing strong disapproval of President Trump's warning to eradicate "a whole civilisation" should Tehran fail to comply with American ultimatums by the Tuesday evening deadline.

Speaking to the press on Tuesday regarding the escalation, the Pope remarked, "Today, as we all know, there was this threat...