LOADING ERROR LOADINGROME (AP) — In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. AdvertisementPope Leo XIV presides over the Prayer Vigil for Peace at St Peter's Basilica, on April 11, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. On Saturday, Leo called for all people of good will to pray for peace and demand an end to war from their political leaders. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAdvertisementLeaders have used religion to justify their actions in the war. Leo has said God doesn’t bless any war, and certainly not those who drop bombs.

Source: Huffington Post April 12, 2026 01:12 UTC