'God Does Not Bless Any Conflict': Pope Leo Condemns Iran War
The pope said military action cannot bring freedom and urged Christians to reject violence as the Vatican posts his message on X.
- On Friday, Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the US-Israeli war with Iran, stating that "God does not bless any conflict" and criticizing those who drop bombs.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials invoked Christian faith to justify the conflict, claiming American airstrikes occur under "divine providence" while Leo stepped up criticism on Palm Sunday.
- Following reports of bullying, the Holy See denied that a Pentagon meeting with Cardinal Christophe Pierre was acrimonious, describing it as part of "regular duties" and diplomatic exchange.
- Leo called President Donald Trump's threat to annihilate Iranian civilization "truly unacceptable" and urged bishops to promote coexistence while addressing challenges facing Christians.
- Given concerns about Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the pontiff will preside over a special vigil prayer for peace in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday.
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Pope Leo: “God Does Not Bless Any Conflict”
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thinks America is doing God’s work by bombing Iran. He wears his Crusader thinking, next to images of firearms, on the flesh of his right arm: “Deus Vult,” reads the tattoo inked across Hegseth’s right biceps. It’s a Latin phrase meaning “God wills it” that is believed to have been chanted by the Christian warriors who responded to Pope Urban II’s call in 1095 to march to the Holy Land and reconquer it for Chri…
Pope Leo XIV intensified yesterday his condemnation of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, stating that “God does not bless any conflict... And of course, he does not side with those who throw bombs.” He also defended that “military action will not create space for freedom.”
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