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‘God does not bless conflict’: Pope Leo condemns Trump’s military actions
April 10, 2026
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Senior Lecturer at Notre Dame University Dr Sean Blanchard explains Pope Leo’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Middle East conflict. “Pope Leo is looking at this both theologically and politically,” Mr Blanchard told Sky News Australia. “Theologically, the Pope is accountable to the gospel, to Jesus Christ, who’s the Prince of Peace.
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“He has to try and translate this commitment into the messy world of politics. “Unfortunately, the Trump administration's recent actions have completely violated this moral framework.”
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