Pope Leo Firmly Condemns War

The Pope's remarks follow recent criticism from President Trump, who had previously accused the Catholic leader of not speaking out against the killing of protesters in Iran.

Leo XIV countered by stating that he 'cannot be in favor of war' and revealed that he carries a photo of a slain Muslim boy in his pocket as a reminder of the conflict's human toll.

He also criticized the U.S. church for being 'excessively focused on sex' while ignoring broader humanitarian crises.

The pontiff's increasingly vocal global activism marks a significant turning point in his papacy.