US foreign policy
Pope Leo XIV issued a strong condemnation of war on Friday, rejecting claims that military action enjoys divine support. He criticized rhetoric framing the ongoing Iran conflict as blessed by God, emphasizing that true peace comes through dialogue. The statement pushes back against U.S. leaders invoking faith to justify the war.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged President Trump's base to trust his handling of the Iran war during a Pentagon briefing on March 31. He revealed a recent secret trip to Middle East bases and emphasized keeping all military options open, including ground troops. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine provided updates on over 11,000 strikes since the war began on February 28.