Pope Leo XIV condemns Iran-war moves, broadening critique of U.S. policy
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Pope Leo XIV used Palm Sunday to condemn the Iran war and urge a cease-fire, highlighting civilian casualties while signaling ongoing moral opposition to U.S. policy; the pope has previously criticized Trump-era immigration measures and supported bishops’ critiques, and will focus on migrant issues with a visit to Lampedusa, with no White House comment yet.
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