Failed Iran Talks, Pope's Warning, and Mass Arrests — April 12, 2026

Twenty-one hours of negotiations between VP Vance and Iranian officials end without agreement, while Pope Leo holds a vigil for peace calling out the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling conflict. Meanwhile, over 500 protesters are arrested after defying a government ban on Palestine Action demonstrations.Stories CoveredVP Vance announces failure of 21-hour Iran negotiationsPope Leo holds peace vigil at St. Peter's Basilica, condemns war-driving arroganceOver 500 arrests at banned Palestine Action protestHungarians vote in record numbers on ending Orbán's ruleBollywood legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92NASA's historic moon mission ends with successful splashdownInvestigation continues into mysterious death of Charmain SpeirsScripture ReferencesLuke 19:42 - Jesus weeps over JerusalemIsaiah 40:17 - All nations are as nothing before GodActs 5:29 - We must obey God rather than human beingsEcclesiastes 3:4 - A time to mourn and a time to danceGenesis 1:27 - Made in God's imageRomans 8:28 - God works all things for goodSponsor: Bible Copilot — Free Bible study app with five inductive study modes. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode