Pope Leo XIV Rebukes War Rhetoric

During a gathering of bishops from Iraq, the Pope emphasized that divine favor does not side with those who drop bombs.

His comments follow repeated assertions from U.S. political figures that the war is a holy mission, a narrative the Vatican is now actively challenging.

The Pope's intervention comes as he prepares for a historic visit to Algeria, the first such trip by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority nation.

This escalating tension between the White House and the Holy See highlights a significant rift within the global Catholic community.