Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
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Pope Leo criticized the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
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Pope Leo stated that a "delusion of omnipotence" is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The Chicago-born Pope initially offered muted appeals for peace and dialogue during the war's first weeks. However, Leo escalated his criticism of the violence starting on Palm Sunday. This marks a shift from his earlier reluctance to publicly condemn the conflict.
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