Pope Leo XIV Condemns War as Trump-Israel Invasion Kills 1,200 in Lebanon
Key Takeaways
- Pope Leo XIV condemns war; God does not listen to prayers of war-makers.
- Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square; Pope calls for peace.
- Iran war enters second month amid U.S.-Israel conflict.
Pope Denounces War
Pope Leo XIV condemned the Trump-Israeli war at Palm Sunday Mass.
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He said Jesus is King of Peace who rejects war.
He cited a Bible passage about hands full of blood.
His words were seen as a rebuke to Defense Secretary Hegseth.
US-Israeli Strikes Flatten Beirut
Trump and Netanyahu unleashed a new wave of strikes on Beirut.
They bombed the Prime Minister's residence and WHO office.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 1,200 people killed.
In Qana, hundreds were trapped in rubble.
Hizbullah Defends Lebanon
Hizbullah fired more than 230 missiles at Israeli targets.
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Israeli forces abandoned Naqoura as Hizbullah advanced.
The UN Security Council held an emergency session.
Congressional Opposition Grows
Seven House Democrats demanded impeachment proceedings.
American support for the war was cratering.
Pope's Call Ignored
Pope Leo's calls for peace were ignored.
“VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — In his first Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed that Jesus, the King of Peace, embraces all suffering in human history and cries out from the cross against war”
More than 4 million people fled their homes.
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