Pope Condemns War and Religious Justifications, Calls for Immediate Peace

Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful rebuke on Saturday against the “delusion of omnipotence” driving the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Addressing worshippers at St. Peter's Basilica, he denounced the use of religion to justify war, warning against the “idolatry of self and money” that fuels violence. Though he refrained from naming specific nations or leaders, his pointed critique appeared aimed at Washington and President Trump, whose administration has linked military action to Christian rhetori