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Pope Leo spoke as thousands of U.S.
troops arrived in the Middle East as part of the U.S.
and Israel's expanding war against Iran.
In his Palm Sunday Mass, Leo called the unfolding conflict atrocious.
He said God should never be used to justify conflict and doesn't listen to the appeals of leaders who wage war.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had recently prayed for violence against enemies he said deserved no mercy during a service at the Pentagon.
Quoting a Bible passage, Leo said, Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen.
Pope Leo spoke as thousands of U.S.
troops arrived in the Middle East as part of the U.S.
and Israel's expanding war against Iran.
In his Palm Sunday Mass, Leo called the unfolding conflict atrocious.
He said, God should never be used to justify conflict and doesn't listen to the appeals of leaders who wage war.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had recently prayed for violence against enemies he said deserved no mercy during a service at the Pentagon.
Quoting a Bible passage, Leo said, Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen.
I'm going to miss my flight, so I guess I'm going to spend the night.
The OECD has slashed its forecast for Britain's economic growth from 1.2% down to 0.7%.