"Pope Leo XIV stepped into the international political arena at evening prayers in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday, saying prayer for peace is 'a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.'”

~ Edward Helmore

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/11/pope-leo-us-israel-iran-war

Pope says ‘enough of war’ and decries ‘delusion of omnipotence’ at peace vigil

Leo’s comments did not directly mention war in Iran but read as his strongest condemnation of the conflict yet

The Guardian

"The first US-born pope said: 'Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death.'

Addressing world leaders who decide to go to war, Leo said: 'To them we cry out: stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation – not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided.'"

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'Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life,' he added.

While the pope did not explicitly mention the US-Israeli war with Iran, or name any single country or president, his words will be read as his strongest condemnation yet of a conflict the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth has cast as a sacred struggle."

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John Casey notes thatright-wing US Catholics have prayed for an American pope. But now that their prayers have been answered, they’re not at all sure they like what they’ve gotten.

"What makes this clash so jarring is not a single Christian narrative, but a struggle between radically different ones."

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-real-holy-war-is-waging-between-trump-and-the-pope/

The Real American War Is Between Trump and This Holy Warrior

There is only person who is really battling for the soul of the nation.

The Daily Beast

"The Trump administration has wrapped its military bombardment in the language of holy destiny, with 'Secretary of War' Pete Hegseth offering a horrendous Pentagon prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against those who 'deserve no mercy,' a stark departure from Christian traditions that are centered on mercy, justice, and peace."

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@wdlindsy It is violence for the violence, there is no goal.