Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

“Go to Confession” — Pope Leo XIV Challenges Christian Leaders Behind War

The pope asked whether leaders responsible for armed conflict have the courage to examine their consciences. The timing was unmistakable.

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Mar 13, 2026
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On Friday morning in the Clementine Hall, Pope Leo XIV looked out at a room full of priests and seminarians training to hear confessions and asked a question that would echo far beyond the Vatic…

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