Pope Leo XIV: God does not hear war makers' prayers
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- Pope Leo XIV stated that God "does not listen to the prayers" of those who wage war, a message highlighted by multiple sources including The Hindu, NPR News, and AP News.
- The Pope explicitly rejected the notion that Jesus, the King of Peace, could be used to justify war, emphasizing his role as a figure who rejects conflict.
- His message carries significant weight given the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, positioning the Vatican as a strong voice for peace and against religious justifications for geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters: The Pope's unequivocal rejection of war's religious justification impacts global conflict narratives.
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