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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Leaders Who Justify War Amid Conflicts

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated his strong condemnation of war and violence, specifically decrying leaders who invoke Jesus to 'justify war.' His words came hours after a rift between Catholic leadership and Israel, and he has previously condemned world leaders with 'hands full of blood' during his Sunday address, stating that God rejects the prayers of those who wage wars.

29 Mar, 09:07 — 30 Mar, 14:40
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YahooMostly Factual23h ago

Pope Leo: “God doesn’t accept the prayers of those who choose violence”

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - The Straits Times

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual12h ago

Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

ROME (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square. With the US-Israeli war on Iran entering its second month and Russia's ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the "king of peace" who rejects violence. "Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus,

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual21h ago

US potential ground invasion, Pope Leo speaks out

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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The WeekMostly Factual40m ago

Pope Leo decries leaders who invoke Jesus to ‘justify war’

His words came hours after a rift between Catholic leadership and Israel

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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vanguard-ngMixed23h ago

‘God doesn’t listen to prayer of those who wage war’ – Pope

Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that God “does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war” as conflict in the Middle East continues on multiple fronts. “This is our God… A God who refuses war… who does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war,” he said in his Palm Sunday […] The post ‘God doesn’t listen to prayer of those who wage war’ – Pope appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars: Pope - Kuwait Times

God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars: Pope  Kuwait Times

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