Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran - NPR

In his strongest public remarks since the conflict began, Pope Leo XIV denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that he says is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded leaders stop fighting and negotiate. He reinforced that stance in Cameroon by accusing a 'handful of tyrants' of spending billions on war, showing a sustained effort to pressure political leaders toward peace. Those consecutive condemnations have provoked a sharp response from President Trump, complicating diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict.