Reading Pope Leo Charitably in a Time of War
Pope Leo's Palm Sunday homily was misinterpreted by the media as a blanket condemnation of the Trump administration and the US military. The pope's words were actually a pastoral plea for peace, taken out of context from the biblical reference to Isaiah, and not a rejection of all war or a condemnation of the US military's actions.
Pope Leo's Palm Sunday homily sparked controversy after being misinterpreted by the media. The pope referenced Isaiah 1:15, which states that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war. However, this was taken out of context. The US military is not committing injustice or shedding innocent blood. The pope's words were likely a pastoral plea for peace in a time of war. The US is working with allies to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. The goal is to avert a catastrophe, not to conquer.
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