Pope Leo XIV Denounces Iran War as a "Demonic Cycle of Evil"
US-Iran Diplomatic Relations and Papal Criticism·April 11 – April 12, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV Denounces Iran War as a "Demonic Cycle of Evil"
Pope Leo XIV has increased his criticism of the war in Iran. During a sermon, he called the violence a demonic cycle of evil and told leaders to stop the fighting. The Pope also spoke against the idolatry of self and warned against the false belief that any leader has total power. These comments follow his earlier complaints about President Trump's military threats. This public fight between the Vatican and the White House could change the upcoming midterm elections. Experts are watching to see how Catholic voters react to the Pope's message. Even though the Pope is very popular, writers have said he will not run for political office himself.
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