In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

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Pope Leo decries the "delusion of omnipotence" he says is driving the war in Iran, urging peace during a Saturday vigil at St ...

Pope Leo XIV has continued his push against the president’s unauthorized war in an impassioned appeal during his Sunday ...

Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the ...

Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving ...

Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders to reject the “delusion of omnipotence” and end the “madness of war,” amid ongoing US-Iran ...

Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end,’ the Pope said at the end of his weekly general audience.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as “a sign of genuine hope” after what he described as ...

Pope Leo XIV called for prayer and a vigil after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, urging ...