The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing
The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned.
Published April 10, 2026, 5:57 PM
Updated June 23, 2026, 2:38 PM2.8K
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