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Pope Condemns US Rhetoric on Iran War, Urges Dialogue

4/11/2026

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Pope Leo XIV condemned United States rhetoric framing the Iran war as divinely sanctioned, saying military action cannot bring peace.
In a post on X, he said God does not bless war and urged dialogue.
The pope denounced United States President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as unacceptable.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed the war as divinely supported, invoking prayer for violence, and the conflict reached a ceasefire after six weeks.

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Pope Leo XIV condemned United States rhetoric framing the Iran war as divinely sanctioned, saying military action cannot bring peace.
In a post on X, he said God does not bless war and urged dialogue.
The pope denounced United States President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as unacceptable.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed the war as divinely supported, invoking prayer for violence, and the conflict reached a ceasefire after six weeks.