Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful message during Palm Sunday Mass, rejecting claims that God justifies war. Speaking to tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square, the pope asserted that Jesus, the 'King of Peace,' rejects violence and does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war. 'He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them,' Leo said, citing a Bible passage. The pontiff did not name specific leaders but has increasingly criticized the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, now in its second month. Meanwhile, U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have invoked Christian faith to justify military action, while Russia’s Orthodox Church has framed its invasion of Ukraine as a 'holy war.' Leo also prayed for Christians in the Middle East, many of whom are unable to fully observe Holy Week rituals due to conflict. Earlier on Sunday, Jerusalem police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, marking the first time in centuries such access was denied.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns war in Palm Sunday message
By The Unbiased Times AI
March 29, 2026 • 1:12 PM• Updated March 29, 2026 • 2:38 PM
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All sources uniformly report on Pope Leo XIV's condemnation of war during Palm Sunday Mass, emphasizing his rejection of religious justification for conflict. They highlight his criticism of the Iran war, the use of Christian rhetoric by U.S. officials, and the broader context of global religiously framed conflicts. No significant divergences in framing or emphasis were identified across the sources.
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