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Pope Urges End to 'Madness of War' on US-Iran Peace Talks Day
Pope Criticizes War Justification and Appeals for Peace
Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to end the "madness of war" on April 11, local time, as the United States and Iran held peace negotiations in Pakistan. During a special prayer service at St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope condemned the use of religious language to justify war, criticizing the "delusion of omnipotence" that fuels conflict. He pleaded, "Stop. Now is the time for peace," calling for dialogue and mediation instead of rearmament plans.
Message Seen as Directed at Trump Administration
AP News analyzed Pope Leo XIV's message, an American, as seemingly directed at President Donald Trump and US officials. Although the Pope did not explicitly name the US or Trump during the prayer service, his remarks were interpreted as a criticism of those who have used religious pretexts to justify war. The Pope emphasized that "God does not bless any war, and even less those who drop bombs," and urged an end to the idolization of self and money, and the display of power.
*Source: v.daum.net (2026-04-11)*
