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

Politics NPR By Claire Giangrave 06 Jun 2026 17:22 1 min read
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.

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.

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