Pope Leo XIV Says U.S.-Israel Actions in Iran Are Not a Just War, Calls for Peace
Pope Leo XIV stated that the military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran are not a just war and called for an end to the conflict through negotiation. He led a peace vigil at the Vatican and criticized the war as fueled by a delusion of omnipotence.
Pope Leo XIV said the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran is not a just war. He led a vigil for peace inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, April 11, 2026. According to middleeastmonitor.com, Pope Leo XIV said the just war theory comes from centuries ago and does not reflect the realities of modern warfare. NBC Chicago reported that he condemned the war as fueled by a delusion of omnipotence and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. According to ncronline.org, he expressed hope that President Trump is looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence and bombing in Iran and that the conflict could be finished before Easter in 2026. Middle East Monitor reported that Pope Leo XIV made remarks about the war in Iran aboard the papal plane during his visit to Spain on June 6, 2026.
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