Pope Reiterates God Rejects Prayers of Leaders Who Wage Wars

Pope Leo XIV reiterated his stance that God 'does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war' and 'doesn’t accept the prayers of those who choose violence,' emphasizing his condemnation of leaders who initiate conflicts, a message resonating amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

29 Mar, 09:07 — 29 Mar, 17:51

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The Pope's statement is significant as a moral and spiritual condemnation of war, coming from a global religious leader. It carries weight for leaders and followers, potentially influencing public discourse on ongoing conflicts.

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Pope Leo XIV stated that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war
The Pope's statement was made on a Sunday
The statement is linked to ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Middle East

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The Pope's statement is a warning as conflict in the Middle East continues on multiple fronts

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

Pope Leo: “God doesn’t accept the prayers of those who choose violence”

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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - The Straits Times

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars The Straits Times

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‘God doesn’t listen to prayer of those who wage war’ – Pope

Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that God “does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war” as conflict in the Middle East continues on multiple fronts. “This is our God… A God who refuses war… who does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war,” he said in his Palm Sunday […] The post ‘God doesn’t listen to prayer of those who wage war’ – Pope appeared first on Vanguard News.

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