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Pope Leo XIV Condemns U.S.-Israeli War in Iran as a Delusion of Omnipotence

U.S.-Israel Conflict in Iran·April 11 – April 11, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Condemns U.S.-Israeli War in Iran as a Delusion of Omnipotence

Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the war in Iran during a prayer service at the Vatican. He said a delusion of omnipotence is fueling the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The Pope also spoke against using religious reasons to support military actions. These comments came while the U.S. and Iran held negotiations in Pakistan during a fragile ceasefire. Some critics argued that the Pope's history with Iran affects his views. They pointed to the long relationship between the Vatican and the Iranian government. These critics believe this connection makes his criticism of U.S. policy less objective.
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Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran

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Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

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