Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday homily to criticize "those who wage war," as the war in Iran stretched into its fifth week. The pope also quoted the Book of Isaiah from the Old Testament of the Bible: "Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: Your hands are full of blood." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Leo's remarks during a news briefing on Monday and said U.S. leaders have turned to prayer "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history."
Author: Steff Staples
Published at: 2026-03-30 21:36:04
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