Pope Leo Denounces Iran War

In his most direct intervention to date, the Pope warned against using the name of God to justify military aggression.

His remarks appeared specifically targeted at the rhetoric used by the Trump administration and Israeli leadership during the current regional war.

The vigil took place as high-level peace talks in Pakistan failed to produce a breakthrough.

The Vatican is positioning itself as a moral voice for peace, with the Pope scheduled to embark on a historic African tour to further promote interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution.