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- Pope Leo XIV delivered a vigil at St. Peter's Basilica urging peace over war.
- He criticized the delusion of omnipotence and religious rhetoric used to justify war.
- He emphasized that true strength lies in serving life, not in displays of power.
- The remarks coincided with negotiations between U.S. and Iranian delegates in Pakistan, as Leo's responses shifted to condemnations of violence.
