“We are surrounded by a delusion of omnipotence that’s becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.” — Pope Leo XIV in his condemnation of the Iran War

In his strongest condemnation yet of the Trump-Vance war against Iran, Pope Leo XIV said today:

“We are surrounded by a delusion of omnipotence that’s becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive.”

“We are met by threats instead of invitations to come together.

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— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) April 11, 2026