From Pope Leo, a Moral Strike on Putin, Netanyahu, and Trump

Pope Leo didn’t need missiles — he had words. And they hit harder than most politicians ever dare.

Pope Leo addresses Catholic aid workers June 26, 2025. The first American pope has spoken harshly against the perpetrators of war during his six-week pontificate.

In Rome today, Pope Leo XIV delivered what sounded at first like a formal thank-you to Catholic aid workers. But within minutes, the tone changed. The pleasantries faded. And what followed was …