Pope Leo XIV Denounces 'Delusion of Omnipotence' Fueling Iran War

Pope Leo XIV denounced what he called a "delusion of omnipotence" fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. He warned against invoking the name of God in the conflict. The pope also urged an end to the "madness of war" as the United States and Iran began talks. His remarks came as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran got underway.