Pope Delivers Holy Warning to Trump in Blistering Address
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV condemned Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran during his Palm Sunday address, emphasizing that God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war and advocating for peace.
- The pope cited Jesus Christ as the King of Peace who rejects war and urged warmongers to have mercy on those affected by violence and conflict.
- His remarks come amid reports that some U.S. military commanders have used Christian rhetoric to justify the war in Iran, framing the offensive as “God’s divine plan.”
- The Military Religious Freedom Foundation reported over 200 calls from active-duty personnel concerned about religious coercion following the military actions.
- Pope Leo has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East, condemned the ongoing violence as “atrocious,” and urged Christian leaders involved in conflicts to reflect on their conscience and seek reconciliation.
