Pope Leo XIV criticized Trump and the "deceptive omnipotence" fueling war
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The Pontiff criticized the policies of the US, Israel, and Iran during a prayer in the Vatican. He called for an end to the use of weapons and drones for the sake of peace.
Pope Leo XIV issued a harsh statement regarding the war in the Middle East, criticizing the "deceptive sense of omnipotence" which, he said, fuels the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The statement was made during evening prayers in the Vatican amid negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan. This was reported by The Guardian, writes UNN.
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During the service in St. Peter's Basilica, the pontiff called on believers and political leaders to make efforts to end the war. He emphasized that prayer for peace helps to "break the demonic circle of evil" and build a world without weapons, drones, and "unjust victory."
The Pope also emphasized that God does not bless any war, especially those who "drop bombs." He called for abandoning the rhetoric of force and returning to the paths of peace.
It is here that we find protection from the delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us, and which is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive. Even the holy name of God is drawn into conversations about death
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