Pope Leo XIV condemns using religion to justify war, declaring
The Pope condemned those who invoke religion to justify war and stated that "God cannot be enlisted in darkness," declaring during a March 15 homily at Rome's parish it is absurd for people believe problems can only solved with the violence of warfare."
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1Pope Leo XIV stated that believing problems can be resolved through warfare is absurd.
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2The Holy Father warned against using the name of God as justification for violence or armed conflict.
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Pope Leo XIV stated that believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd.
— (Osvnews, Usccb)'God cannot be enlisted by darkness,' the Pope said in his homily during Mass on March 15 outside Rome while chastising those who use God's name to justify violence or armed conflict worldwide.
— (Ncregister)Pope Leo XIV condemned using God's name to justify war during his final diocesan visit before Palm Sunday. He urgently called for a ceasefire in the Middle East following recent attacks on Iran, Lebanon, schools, hospitals, and residential areas that have caused thousands of deaths and forced many refugees from their homes.
Pope Leo XIV warned that God cannot be used to justify violence during his March 15 pastoral visit to Ponte Mammolo's Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Emphasizing dialogue over war and love for those who suffer rather than prejudice, he urged humanity to seek peace instead of enlisting darkness in conflicts around the world.