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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues

Pope Leo has cautioned against using religion to justify violence, delivering what appeared to be yet another thinly-veiled rebuke of the ongoing Iran war.

“Without a change of direction in the assumption of political responsibility, and without respect for institutions and international agreements, humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,” the leader of the Catholic church said Tuesday.

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