Pope Leo XIV Says Christians Never Side With Those Who Launch Bombs

The pope told Chaldean bishops that Christians never side with those who launch bombs. In the United States, Trump and Hegseth insist that God blesses the Iran campaign.

Apr 10, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the end of Easter Mass at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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Pope Leo XIV stood before the bishops of the Chaldean Church in Rome on Friday and delivered a theological verdict on war as his home nation perpetuates a new one in the Middle East: “God blesse…

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