DID Press: Pope Leo XIV strongly condemned the use of religion to justify war, emphasizing that invoking God to legitimize violence is unacceptable.
In his latest address, the pontiff criticized certain governments for attempting to rationalize armed conflict and aggression under religious pretexts. Without naming any country directly, he stressed: “God is never on the side of those who ignite the flames of war.”
According to CNN, these remarks were widely interpreted as a subtle critique of claims made during the presidency of Donald Trump. The Pope also urged the international community to pursue paths of dialogue and peace rather than fueling conflicts.