Pope condemns wars, declares Jesus ignores prayers of aggressors on first Palm Sunday
On his inaugural Palm Sunday homily at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica, newly elected Pope Francis (Leo XIV) delivered a scathing condemnation against war and its justification through religion while explicitly stating that "Jesus does not listen to those who wage wars." The Pontiff firmly rejected assertions by some leaders claiming God approves of violence or offers divine blessing for military campaigns during the Easter season.
Key Points
-
1Pope Leo XIII (noted as 'Leo' or confused with other popes like XIV/XXIII) delivered an unusually forceful homily on the first Palm Sunday, explicitly rejecting claims that God justifies war.
-
2The Pope stated during his Mass in St. Peter's Square that Jesus cries out against violence and does not listen to prayers from those who wage wars.
-
3He condemned leaders with 'hands full of blood' for initiating conflicts while emphasizing Christ as a King of Peace rather than an instrument used by humans.
Developments
Perspectives
Pope Leo proclaimed Jesus cries out from against all suffering human history, embracing it
— [Mar 29, 13:04] On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war (Osvnews)The pope rejected claims that God justifies violence and prayed for Christians in conflict zones during his mass before tens of thousands
— [Mar 29, 12:19] Pope rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday message (Inquirer)'God does not listen to the prayers' those who wage wars said pope Leo XIV tied church contemplation Christ's passion and suffrage for peace
— [Mar 29, 07:14] Pope at Palm Sunday Mass Jesus says God rejects war in scathing message (Vaticannews.va)'God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage wars' said pope Leo XIV sharply condemned violence and use religion justify
— [Mar 29, 07:14] Pope at Palm Sunday Mass Jesus says God rejects war in scathing message (Vaticannews.va)'God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage wars' said pope Leo XIV sharply condemned violence and use religion justify
— [Mar 29, 07:14] Pope at Palm Sunday Mass Jesus says God rejects war in scathing message (Vaticannews.va)