Pope Leo excoriates 'tyrants' waging war instead of peace
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Pope Leo excoriates 'tyrants' waging war instead of peace
"The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters!"
"Blessed are the peacemakers, but woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain."
"It is a world turned upside down, an exploitation of God's creation that must be denounced and rejected by every honest conscience."
"Those who rob your land of its resources generally invest much of the profit in weapons, thus perpetuating an endless cycle of destabilization and death."
Pope Leo XIV, during his Africa tour, condemned war and exploitation in Cameroon, urging dialogue in a region plagued by violence. He criticized 'a handful of tyrants' for ravaging the world and emphasized the importance of peacemakers. At a peace meeting, he highlighted the exploitation of God's creation and the cycle of destabilization caused by those who profit from conflict. His remarks resonate amid ongoing tensions, particularly regarding military actions branded as 'holy war' in the context of U.S. operations in Iran.
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