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Pope Leo XIV on War with Iran

Updated 2026-06-06 17:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Pope Leo XIV stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran does not meet the criteria of a 'just war' under Catholic doctrine. This statement was made during his visit to Spain.

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Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'

Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.

2026-06-06 17:22 UTC