Pope Leo XIV delivers a sharp moral warning to Trump: God does not hear the prayers of warmongers + On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV used his address to condemn the U.S.-led war in Iran, declaring that God refuses to hear the prayers of those whose hands are stained with blood. Speaking to thousands of worshipers, he invoked the prophet Isaiah and reminded the faithful that Jesus is the King of Peace, who rejects war and cannot be used to justify violence. He urged leaders and military figures to examine their conscience and reflect on the human cost of conflict. The pontiff's remarks come amid reports that some U.S. military commanders have told troops the offensive against Iran is part of "God's divine plan," even invoking Armageddon and the return of Jesus Christ as a recruitment tool. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly prayed for the military to use "overwhelming violence" during a Pentagon Christian worship service. Pope Leo condemned these actions and highlighted the suffering caused by the war, which has claimed over 2,500 lives, including at least 13 American service members, and resulted in the deaths of Lebanese journalists. By addressing the moral and spiritual responsibility of those waging war, Pope Leo XIV positioned himself as a leading voice demanding peace. He called for a ceasefire, grief for the crucified humanity, and urged warmongers to lay down weapons and recognize the shared value of human life. His message resonates globally as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate and civilians bear the heaviest toll. Follow #fblifestyle #photography #community #MiddleEastConflict #PeaceHumanRights References: BBC News: Pope Leo XIV Condemns U.S.-Led War in Iran During Palm Sunday Address. Reuters: U.S. Military Actions in Iran Draw Moral Criticism from Pope. AP News: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire Amid Rising Casualties in Middle East