Pope Leo XIV declares Iran War 'unjust' — calls it not solving anything, urges Americans to contact Congress

Pope Leo XIV issued a direct condemnation of the Iran War on April 7, calling it 'unjust' and stating it is 'not resolving anything.' In unusually pointed remarks for a religious leader, the Pope suggested Trump was committing war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure — including power plants, airports, and bridges — and called on American citizens to pressure their elected representatives. The statement comes as Trump's 8PM ET deadline on the Strait of Hormuz approaches and as international opposition to the war intensifies across Europe, the Middle East, and now from the Vatican. The Pope's stance adds moral and diplomatic weight to the growing chorus of opposition to the US-Israel military campaign.