Summary
The White House responded to Pope Leo XIV's statement that God does not listen to the prayers of leaders who engage in war. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt upheld the U.S. administration’s practice of using prayer in military matters. Pope Leo made these remarks during a Palm Sunday Mass amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV stated that God rejects the prayers of war leaders.
- The pope spoke during a Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square.
- He condemned using religion to justify war and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Iran conflict.
- The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, defended using prayer in U.S. military operations.
- The pope mentioned that Jesus rejected violence, even when facing arrest.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has led prayer sessions related to military actions.
