"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 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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