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Pope Leo Condemns War-Making Leaders
Pope Leo XIV condemned war and religious justifications for violence, urging meekness and peace while highlighting Christ's example and solidarity with conflict victims.
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV condemned war during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, declaring that God "does not listen to the prayers" of leaders who initiate military conflicts.
- The Pope's remarks come as the conflict in Iran, which began Feb. 28, continues to escalate, with at least 1,551 civilians in Iran killed as of Saturday.
- Addressing congregants in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo emphasized that Jesus is the "King of Peace" who rejects violence, warning that religion cannot be used to justify military aggression.
- The Pope warned that Jesus "does not listen" to warmongers, quoting scripture: "Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood."
- Highlighting the plight of more than 12.9 million Christians in the Middle East, Pope Leo urged world leaders to look toward the "meekness" of Jesus Christ for inspiration.
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His remarks came as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its second month.
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Pope Leo condemns war-making leaders
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