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JD Vance Faces the Ultimate Clapback From Pope Leo
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV plans to update the Christian "just war" doctrine to address modern warfare technologies like drones, cyber warfare, and nuclear weapons, following criticism from political figures including JD Vance.
- The pope faces backlash for condemning the Iran conflict using the traditional just war theory, prompting a secret meeting with cardinals to reconsider the doctrine's relevance today.
- JD Vance challenged the pope's theological authority on war, leading to a strong rebuke from Bishop James Massa, who emphasized the Church's longstanding teaching that war can be justified in self-defense after all peace efforts fail.
- In a recent encyclical, Pope Leo described the current just war doctrine as outdated and misused by leaders to justify various conflicts, highlighting the need for revision given modern destructive capabilities.
- The upcoming cardinal meeting could result in significant changes to the doctrine, although some cardinals may resist altering the traditional framework.
