Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

PBS News April 11, 2026

In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

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